Inventory Control Lead

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Lead oversees and guides the inventory crew under the direction of a manager or supervisor. The role maintains inventory records, counts and verifies merchandise and supplies, investigates discrepancies, and handles inventory control matters. Responsibilities also include checking in delivery drivers, inspecting returning trailers, verifying returned and damaged goods, and re-entering goods into inventory. The lead checks product quality, takes daily inventory of produce and spoiled products, answers inventory-related questions, and may assist with training.

The position helps reduce spoilage and protect profit margins by maintaining appropriate inventory levels, removing poor-quality produce before customer purchase, sorting pallets for bad product, and repacking produce efficiently. The lead provides oversight and input to associates in the assigned area and backs up management as needed. Professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers is expected, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Forklift experience.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting-related courses.
• 3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the inventory crew under the direction of a manager or supervisor.
• Compile and maintain records of the quantity, type, and value of materials, property, equipment, merchandise, or supplies.
• Count inventory and post totals to inventory or property records.
• Verify inventory records against physical counts, correct errors, and investigate and report discrepancies.
• Check in delivery drivers and inspect returning trailers.
• Verify returned goods and damaged products and re-enter goods into inventory.
• Handle inventory control matters, check designated product quality, and take daily inventory of produce and spoiled products.
• Answer questions and resolve inventory control issues.
• Perform assigned duties efficiently to reduce spoilage and contribute positively to profit margin.
• Check produce quality and remove poor-quality product before customer purchase.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels daily.
• Sort pallets for bad product.
• Repack produce efficiently and promptly to reduce spoilage and lost inventory.
• Provide oversight, direction, and input on associates' work in the assigned area.
• Provide backup support to management.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Assist with training as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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