Inventory Control Lead

Kenco • Camas, WA

9d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Lead acts as a coach and leader for Inventory Clerks, training teammates while also completing assigned duties. Responsibilities may include inventory control and reporting, general warehouse functions, and material handling operations such as forklift operation. The role supports inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, compliance, and continuous improvement, and may serve as backup for other warehouse roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• 2–4 years of prior inventory and/or warehouse/distribution operations experience.
• 6 months of related leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a forklift operator license.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse Inventory Management System knowledge.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with physical inventories and cycle counts of inbound and outbound product to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Support the Supervisor in directing inventory staff and completing work.
• Coach and train teammates and support adherence to corporate and site procedures, policies, and Standard Work.
• Support the Employee Involvement Program, Labor Management, LEAN, and Six Sigma manufacturing processes.
• Communicate and address operational and customer issues as required.
• Participate in root cause analysis, research, and resolution of inventory discrepancies using problem-solving and continuous-improvement tools.
• Consolidate and report on quality-hold product, if applicable.
• Assist with stow consolidations to create warehouse space as needed.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including clamp/slip sheet equipment and order pickers, to move, load, unload, and store products or materials.
• Help ensure the facility is inspection-ready for ISO, FDA, and customer requirements.
• Review and analyze daily inventory reports.
• Serve as backup for other warehouse roles, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off of approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• Ten employer-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED