Inventory Lead

Job Summary The Inventory Lead is responsible for overseeing daily inventory control activities within a fast-paced fulfillment and distribution environment. This position leads inventory accuracy initiatives, supports order fulfillment operations, coordinates receiving, and serves as a key user of warehouse and ERP systems. The Inventory Lead ensures inventory integrity through cycle counting, auditing, transaction accuracy, and employee support while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead daily inventory control activities, including cycle counts, location audits, inventory adjustments, and root cause analysis. Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy across warehouse locations, pick faces, reserve storage, and customer inventory. Coordinate fulfillment and receiving to ensure accurate inventory transactions and timely order processing. Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues. Train and support team members on inventory procedures, warehouse processes, and system utilization. Perform and verify inventory transactions including receiving, put-away, replenishment, transfers, adjustments, and order allocations. Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP software, RF scanners, and Microsoft Office applications to maintain accurate inventory records. Generate and analyze inventory reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational metrics. Support customer order fulfillment by ensuring inventory availability and timely replenishment of pick locations. Assist with physical inventories, customer audits, and internal inventory reviews. Monitor inventory aging, damaged goods, and inventory holds to ensure proper disposition. Partner with supervisors and management to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service levels. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all company safety policies. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required preferred Minimum of 1 year of inventory control, warehouse, fulfillment, distribution, or logistics experience preferred. Previous lead, coordinator, or team leadership experience preferred. Experience using ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) required. Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and data entry. Experience with RF scanning equipment strongly preferred. SAP, D365 or similar inventory management system experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Knowledge Inventory Control and Logistics Knowledge of warehouse operations, fulfillment processes, inventory management principles, and distribution best practices. Computer Systems Knowledge of ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Microsoft Excel, and inventory reporting tools. Customer Fulfillment Understanding of order processing workflows, service requirements, shipping deadlines, and quality expectations. English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including writing, communication, spelling, and grammar. Skills Strong inventory control and reconciliation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and warehouse software systems. Ability to analyze inventory trends and identify process improvement opportunities. Experience leading small teams and coordinating work assignments. Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced fulfillment environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to train and coach employees on inventory procedures. Experience working with customer-owned inventory and multiple SKU environments preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the warehouse. Work Context Operates in a fast-paced …

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