Inventory Lead

Department: Warehouse / Operations Location: Carrollton, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager Position Overview UCL Connections is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and organized Inventory Lead to support daily warehouse and inventory operations at our Carrollton, Texas, facility. This position plays an important role in maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating material movement, supporting production requirements, and ensuring materials are received, stored, tracked, and issued efficiently. The Inventory Lead will help oversee daily inventory activities, investigate discrepancies, maintain accurate inventory records, and provide direction and support to inventory and warehouse employees as assigned. The ideal candidate has previous warehouse or manufacturing inventory experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced production environment. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of inventory accuracy, communicates effectively across departments, and helps maintain an organized, safe, and productive workplace. Key ResponsibilitiesInventory Control and Accuracy Maintain accurate inventory records using company inventory systems, spreadsheets, and established tracking procedures. Conduct routine cycle counts and assist with scheduled physical inventory counts. Compare physical inventory against system records and investigate discrepancies. Identify inventory shortages, overages, damaged materials, and misplaced items, reporting issues to management promptly. Ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages or material availability concerns before they affect production. Maintain accurate documentation for inventory adjustments, material transfers, receipts, and issues. Receiving, Storage, and Material Movement Monitor incoming and outgoing materials to ensure proper documentation and inventory tracking. Coordinate the receiving, identification, labeling, storage, and distribution of materials. Verify that materials are placed in their designated storage locations and recorded correctly. Coordinate the movement of materials between warehouse storage areas and production departments. Ensure materials are issued to the appropriate departments or work orders according to established procedures. Assist with shipping and receiving activities as operational needs require. Identify damaged, mislabeled, or improperly stored materials and coordinate corrective action. Team Leadership and Daily Operations Provide daily direction, guidance, and support to inventory and warehouse employees as assigned. Help prioritize daily inventory tasks to support production schedules and warehouse requirements. Communicate inventory concerns, workload priorities, and operational updates to the Warehouse Manager or Operations Manager. Help reinforce company procedures for inventory handling, documentation, organization, and accountability. Assist with training employees on inventory processes, material handling, and recordkeeping procedures as needed. Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Shipping and Receiving, and other departments to resolve inventory-related issues. Promote teamwork, productivity, and accountability throughout daily warehouse operations. Organization, Safety, and Compliance Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified inventory and storage areas. Follow company safety procedures, material-handling requirements, and inventory control policies. Ensure materials are stored safely and do not obstruct aisles, walkways, emergency exits, or designated work areas. Follow applicable procedures for handling, labeling, and storing materials. Report unsafe conditions, damaged inventory, equipment concerns, and procedural issues to management. Maintain inventory records and related documentation in an organized an…

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