East Bay

Valley Inventory Services•Hayward, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Inventory Service (VIS) is seeking experienced Inventory Supervisors and Crew Leaders for field leadership roles throughout Northern California. This position is for individuals who have experience in professional inventory and can successfully run an inventory, not just count one. As a Supervisor, you will be the on-site leader responsible for managing the inventory process, leading people, communicating with customers, and ensuring accuracy. You will own the inventory from arrival through completion, including leading and supervising crews, conducting briefings, assigning areas, setting the pace, monitoring progress, training staff, performing audits, identifying and correcting problems, communicating with customer management, troubleshooting equipment, coordinating support, verifying completion, and completing all necessary documentation and accounting for company equipment. Supervisors are expected to lead from the floor and assist with counting, scanning, auditing, or troubleshooting when needed.

Requirements

Professional physical inventory experience
Previous Crew Lead, Supervisor or field-leadership experience
Strong people and communication skills
A track record of reliability and punctuality
Strong attention to accuracy and detail
The ability to organize and motivate crews
Confidence communicating directly with customers
Comfort using handheld inventory technology and computers
The ability to make good decisions without constant supervision
A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Availability to travel throughout Northern California
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and occasional overnight assignments

Nice To Haves

Experience at WIS, RGIS, PICS or other professional inventory companies
Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, Crew Leader, Inventory Associate or experienced Auditor with WIS, RGIS, PICS or another inventory company
Experience training employees, solving problems and helping get difficult inventories completed, even without a formal Supervisor title

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise inventory crews at customer locations
Review the scope and expectations of each inventory
Conduct crew briefings and assign counting areas
Set the pace and keep the crew productive
Monitor accuracy and inventory progress
Train, coach and develop Inventory Auditors and Crew Leads
Perform audits, verification counts and recounts
Identify problems early and take corrective action
Communicate directly and professionally with customer management
Troubleshoot inventory equipment and operational issues
Coordinate with VIS Operations when additional support is needed
Verify that all areas are completed before closing the inventory
Complete timekeeping, paperwork and required job documentation
Account for VIS equipment and resources
Assist with counting, scanning, auditing or troubleshooting when the team needs help