Inventory Group Lead - 1st Shift

CVS Health•Jersey City, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 -3 years Prior Relevant Work Experience
Frequently lift 20 to 50 pounds.
Occasionally lift 75lbs.
Frequent bending, reaching and stooping.
Constant walking, standing, lifting, pulling and climbing stairs.
Comfortable leading your peers.
Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently with minimal supervision.
Comfortable working on a computer or tablet, running reports, and using Excel.
Ability to work overtime and/or flexible hours if needed.
Open to performing other duties as assigned by leadership.
Understanding of distribution center operations.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience or diploma preferred.
Past leadership experience.
Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with a web-based WMS system.
Inventory or Quality Control Experience in a Distribution Center.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally at all levels of the organization.
Past vehicle experience on a Double Reach truck.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of inventory control to achieve maximum efficiency
Run daily reports and distribute work to the appropriate Inventory personnel
Effectively communicate daily goals
Monitor the day-to-day operations and performance of the distribution department, applying LEAN principles to execute operations efficiently.
Collect data from safety and performance observations and share findings with the supervisor to improve performance.
Operate mobile-powered equipment safely as per training and management directives.
Assist with training in all Inventory Control roles and assist employees with daily duties, including:
Reconciling inventory discrepancies to maintain stock levels and communicate variances to teams.
Processing returns, warranty claims, recalls, and exchanges through an internal system.
Conducting cycle counts for all inventory.
Collaborating with corporate to ensure timely sizing, billing, and shipping of seasonal inventory.
Processing damaged stock and repairing items for restocking when possible.
Auditing team performance and providing evaluations with feedback and recommendations.
Measuring and preparing new inventory, correcting sizing discrepancies, and optimizing placement for efficiency.
Assisting receiving with exception management, vendor communication, and oversight of the exceptions area.