Inventory Control Lead

Everflow Supplies•Sugar Land, TX

1h•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Inventory Control Lead supports the daily execution of inventory control activities within the Distribution Center, ensuring inventory accuracy, transaction integrity, and compliance with established operational and safety procedures. This hands-on role supports the Inventory Control team by coordinating daily assignments, assisting with cycle counts, investigating inventory discrepancies, and providing technical guidance and training to team members. The Lead works with the Inventory Control Supervisor or Manager to prioritize workloads and monitor progress; performs and coordinates cycle counts; verifies inventory and transactions; investigates discrepancies and recommends adjustments through established approval procedures; and maintains accurate records. The role also collaborates with other Distribution Center teams, reinforces safe work practices, addresses routine operational challenges, and escalates concerns to warehouse leadership as appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, cycle counting, or a related distribution environment.
Working knowledge of inventory control processes, including cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, missing inventory, overages, and discrepancy investigations.
Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS), RF scanners, or other inventory tracking technology.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate inventory discrepancies before recommending corrective actions.
Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to train and support team members professionally.
Ability to perform physical warehouse duties, follow established safety procedures, and work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Team Lead, Trainer, or senior Inventory Control Associate in a distribution or warehouse environment.
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP/WMS platform, including inventory transactions, location management, and inventory adjustments.
Forklift or reach truck experience and certification, or the ability to obtain company-required equipment authorization.

Responsibilities

Support the Inventory Control Supervisor or Manager in coordinating daily assignments, prioritizing workloads, monitoring progress, and ensuring inventory control tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Perform and coordinate scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts, verify physical inventory against Warehouse Management System (WMS) records, and accurately document count results.
Research shortages, overages, missing inventory, and transaction discrepancies; review inventory movements and supporting documentation to identify root causes before recommending adjustments under established approval procedures.
Verify product identification, quantities, locations, and inventory movements before processing transactions; ensure WMS and scanner transactions are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
Identify and address inventory concerns such as mislabeled products, unsecured materials, incorrect storage locations, damaged packaging, and unsafe conditions; promote organized storage and proper inventory handling.
Train and guide team members on cycle counting, scanner operations, product identification, inventory procedures, authorized equipment operation, and problem-solving; reinforce standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
Collaborate with Receiving, Replenishment, Shipping, and Fulfillment teams to investigate inventory issues, resolve operational discrepancies, and support accurate product movement.
Maintain records of inventory investigations, count results, discrepancies, corrective actions, and follow-up activities; communicate recurring issues, operational concerns, and recommended improvements to warehouse leadership.
Follow and reinforce company safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and warehouse standards; act on unsafe conditions and escalate concerns requiring management intervention.
Model professionalism, integrity, constructive communication, teamwork, and solution-focused decision-making; guide team members, address routine operational challenges, and escalate performance or conduct concerns to a Supervisor or Manager.