Inventory Team Lead

Position : Inventory Lead An Inventory Lead oversees inventory accuracy and warehouse activities, ensuring proper stock management from receiving to distribution. This role is responsible for coordinating inventory transactions, maintaining accurate records, performing cycle counts, managing inventory locations, handling shipments, and identifying discrepancies. The Inventory Lead works closely with production, purchasing, shipping, and management to maintain adequate stock levels, minimize shortages and shrinkage, and improve inventory control processes. Experience with ERP systems is preferred; however, training will be provided on the company's Epicor ERP system, including inventory transactions, transfers, location management, and inventory reporting. Hours: Full-time; Typical schedule is Monday–Thursday 6:00am–3:00pm and Friday 6:00am–12:00pm. (Occasional OT availability required) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Oversee the receipt of all incoming goods and materials, ensuring physical quantities match purchase orders and are accurately entered into the ERP system. Organize warehouse space, establish and maintain location codes, and manage stock rotation. Maintain oversight of all inventory locations throughout the facility and ensure inventory is properly identified, stored, and controlled. Manage and verify inventory transfers, adjustments, receipts, and other inventory transactions in Epicor. Coordinate and perform cycle counts and physical inventories, investigate discrepancies, and maintain high inventory accuracy standards. Load and unload trucks as required. Coordinate packing requirements, tools, materials, and related duties to support plant operations. Maintain accurate records of finished goods inventory and ensure transactions are properly recorded in the computer system. Coordinate logistical requirements for incoming materials and outgoing shipments. Inspect incoming goods for damage, verify quantities, and oversee the preparation of outgoing shipments. Ensure outgoing goods are correctly identified, packed, labeled, and documented. Identify and recommend ways to reduce inventory costs, improve warehouse organization, and increase operational efficiency. Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment regularly to support plant and warehouse operations. Coordinate with management and other departments to resolve stock discrepancies, material shortages, and inventory-related issues. Assist with training employees on inventory procedures, warehouse organization, and proper inventory handling practices as needed. Help establish, maintain, and improve inventory control procedures, documentation, and standard work practices. Learn and apply company-specific Epicor ERP processes, with an emphasis on accurate transactions, inventory traceability, and reporting. Take ownership of assigned inventory projects and follow through on corrective actions and process improvements. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Skills and Experience: Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability for inventory accuracy. Previous inventory, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience preferred. Ability to coordinate daily inventory activities and work effectively with multiple people/ departments. Basic carpentry skills preferred. Skilled forklift/stacker operator; applicable certification or training required as appropriate. ERP experience preferred. Experience with Epicor is a plus but not required; training will be provided on the company's specific system and procedures. Basic computer literacy and ability to learn inventory software, spreadsheets, and reporting tools. Strong attention to detail when entering transactions, counting materials, and investigating discrepancies. Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse employ…

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