Lead- Inventory Control

Reser's Fine Foods • Memphis, TN

3h

About The Position

The Inventory Control Lead coordinates and leads inventory activities at a food manufacturing plant. The role helps monitor inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, and variance-reduction KPIs; reports progress and recommends corrective actions; and supports production and receiving scan accuracy through issue reporting and training. The lead coordinates raw-material substitutions and changes with receiving and inventory, promotes accurate transactions and timely communication, and leads projects to reduce inventory losses and improve reconciliation processes.

The role works with Production, QA, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to identify root causes and implement solutions. It analyzes inventory variances, negative balances, and hold items, presents findings in daily meetings, and recommends process improvements. The position also mentors team members and participates in hiring recommendations, performance reviews, pay-increase and disciplinary recommendations, and supervisory meetings. Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of inventory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on production demand.

Nice To Haves

• Food industry experience.
• English/Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring KPIs for inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, and variance reduction.
• Report progress to management and propose corrective actions.
• Report production scan issues to supervisors and assist with training.
• Report receiving scan issues to supervisors and assist with training.
• Coordinate raw material substitutions and changes with receiving and inventory.
• Ensure accurate transactions and timely communication.
• Lead projects focused on reducing inventory losses and improving reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Mentor team members for career progression.
• Analyze trends in inventory variances, negative balances, and hold items; present findings in daily meetings and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in the interview process and make hiring recommendations.
• Participate and contribute in annual performance reviews and make recommendations on pay increases and disciplinary actions.
• Attend and participate in supervisory meetings.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

What This Job Offers

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