Inventory Control Lead

Position Summary

Responsible for safely participating and leading the inventory personnel in a variety of warehouse and yard activities including maintaining accurate records of material quantities and types.

Job Functions/Duties

Delegate daily tasks and monitor efficiency accuracy and safety habits

Report issues or concerns to the Inventory Supervisor or Manager

Complete daily inventory audits by comparing physical counts against system records and investigate reasons for discrepancies. (Cycle Counts)

Assist in the unloading of truck deliveries and review incoming inventory shipments for accuracy

Prepare outbound Purchase Orders and include the required shipping documentation

Pull necessary parts to build or repaired finished goods as outlined on Work Orders

Restock inventory items

Communicate inventory shortages and defective or unusable items

Assist other departments with their inventory requests and move items in the system to their designated locations

Maintain inventory accuracy throughout the warehouse by tracking product movements using established internal control procedures.

Generate inventory-related reports

Communicate via email with Purchasing Department and Operational Departments regarding Purchase Orders and identify any discrepancies in what was received compared to the Packing List

Operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts as part of daily activities; and must be able to obtain forklift certification

Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material. Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action

Qualifications/Education Requirements

Basic computer skills with knowledge of MS Office and/or inventory databases

Good oral and written communication and analytical skills

Must have experience handling multiple projects simultaneously and working in an environment which requires flexibility time management and accuracy

Highly motivated and able to work efficiently and safely

High School diploma or equivalent required

3 years of inventory warehouse experience preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Continuously required to move about the facility which may include exposure to various outdoor elements and physical labor

Rotating On-Call schedule and the ability to work weekends

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment including but not limited to eye protection hardhat and safety shoes in designated areas throughout the warehouse

This is a safety sensitive position