Warehouse Lead - Inventory Control

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Inventory Lead has the primary responsibility of increasing and supporting company profitability by maintaining accurate inventory levels. The individual in this role is responsible for the smooth flow of incoming and outgoing product transport products and maintains accurate records of all activity in the warehouse. This role will also assist supervisors in daily department task management ensuring team duties are performed in a manner that meets company quality and safety standards.

The individual in this position will frequently need to drive a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and physically transport products. Moderate to heavy physical labor such as transporting heavy items is required on a regular basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Develops and implements procedures for ensuring that adequate inventory levels are present.

• Identifies and optimizes common inventory items.

• Investigates inventory shortages and discrepancies.

• Instructs others on how and where to return defective goods.

• Trains other employees in cycle counting and inventory control.

• Ensure that inventory counts are completed regularly and in a timely manner.

• Audits the facility’s entire inventory on a regular basis and provides reports to management.

• Assist in coordinating daily responsibilities of team members to ensure shipping/receiving/processing of inventory needs are met.

• Prepare and distribute assignments to team members.

• Safely use powered industrial trucks and other machinery to efficiently transport materials and products. Safely and efficiently load and unload trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets.

• Use the company’s warehouse management system (WMS) to accurately record movement of materials and products.

• Accurately inventory materials and products.

• Weigh materials and products and record weight on tags, labels, and production schedules.

• Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.

• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.

• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.

• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards. Ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices a