CDC Inventory Lead

VP Supply Corp•Shortsville, NY

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About The Position

As a Central Distribution Center (CDC) Inventory Lead at VP Supply Corp, you lead daily inventory control and warehouse execution to keep product flowing accurately from receiving to storage and replenishment in a fast-paced, mechanized, WMS/RF-driven CDC. You coordinate cycle counts, putaways, location accuracy, and root-cause resolution for inventory variances while coaching associates on standard work, safety, and scan discipline. You partner with Operations, Purchasing, and Shipping to prioritize work, prevent stockouts, and support timely order fulfillment. Performance is measured through KPIs including inventory accuracy, receiving/putaways accuracy, dock-to-stock time, cycle count completion and variance rate, scan compliance, and fill rate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2-5 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment required
Operational management required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the required shift
Basic math and reading comprehension skills required. Bill of Lading, Purchase Order processing and Sales Order reading and competency preferred
Computer Skills required
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong, fast-paced work ethic and reliability
Forklift and pallet jack and other Warehouse equipment training required. Prior history of certification preferred

Nice To Haves

Customer Service skills preferred
Familiarity with RF scanning equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform daily inventory control work: cycle counts, bin audits, recounts, and system adjustments to keep locations accurate
Investigate variances by checking product, labels, locations, and transactions; correct errors and document root cause to protect inventory accuracy
Onboarding, continued training and accountability for the entire inventory control warehouse team
Work receiving and putaways: verify counts/part numbers, confirm damage status, scan moves, and push product to stock to hit dock-to-stock targets
Use RF/WMS tools to complete transfers, receipts, replenishments, and research; fix bad locations and missing scans to maintain scan compliance
Maintain locations hands-on: relabel bins, repair/replace damaged labels, validate slot dimensions, and keep bin integrity to support pick accuracy and speed
Train side-by-side on the floor: demonstrate standard work, safe equipment use, and correct scanning habits
Pull and review daily KPI results (accuracy, cycle counts, dock-to-stock, fill rate); follow up on misses and reassign work as needed
Work directly with Operations, Purchasing, and Shipping to clear shortages/damages: verify physical product, check POs/receipts, and correct inventory status
Keep work areas clean and safe: remove debris, stage product correctly, and reinforce policy compliance on the floor