Inventory Lead

Porter Pipe & Supply • Addison, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: Inventory Lead Your Inventory & Warehouse Experience Can Help Drive Accuracy, Control, and Confidence—and Grow Your Career at Porter Pipe & Supply! About Us Be part of something exciting at Porter Pipe & Supply! This position is based in Addison, IL , at our headquarters, where you will join a thriving team. As a member of our Inventory Control Team , you’ll play a pivotal role in protecting company assets, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting operational excellence across the organization. Our Inventory Lead role requires hands-on inventory control experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to support and guide team members in daily inventory practices. At Porter Pipe & Supply, CULTURE IS EVERYTHING, and our mission is at the heart of all we do: Through faith in God, we are dedicated to ridiculously good service, honesty, and integrity in all we do. A positive attitude and attention to detail will ensure complete customer satisfaction. What We’re Looking For Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Ability to communicate clearly in English regarding essential job functions Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and internal controls What You’ll Do Provide day-to-day work direction and support productivity within the Inventory Control department Conduct daily cycle counts of resale materials and ancillary products Reconcile inventory variances and communicate adjustments to appropriate supervisors Maintain and update the inventory error database Create reports and variance analysis for leadership review Identify and report damaged, shorted, or missing products Identify weaknesses in asset safeguarding and internal controls and communicate findings Maintain accurate inventory documentation and records Support inventory counts at other company locations and outside storage facilities as needed Assist with workflow needs within the returns department Help train and onboard new team members Promote continuous improvement, accuracy, and attention to detail Support internal control testing in other areas of the company as directed Adhere to all company safety rules, standards, and guidelines Perform other duties as assigned Why Join Porter Pipe? Be Part of Something Bigger: Join the Inventory Control Team in Addison and play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, internal controls, and operational integrity across the company. Professional Growth: We invest in our team members, providing opportunities for learning, development, and advancement. Collaborative Culture: Work in an environment where respect, teamwork, accountability, and support are at the forefront. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and long-term career opportunities. What You’ll Bring High school diploma or GED Minimum of two years of prior warehouse experience Two or more years of experience working with WMS software Completion of all six product knowledge books Forklift experience preferred, but not required Candidates outside of the Inventory Department will be considered on a case-by-case basis Physical Demands Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the workday Ability to lift and move inventory materials as required Ability to perform inventory counts in warehouse and storage environments Occasional travel to other company locations or outside storage facilities Apply Today! Don’t just take our word for it—learn more about who we are at www.porterpipe.com . If you’re ready to bring your inventory control expertise, attention to detail, and leadership mindset to a role that truly makes an impact, we want to hear from you! Join the Porter Pipe & Supply family and grow with us in Addison, IL!

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to communicate clearly in English regarding essential job functions
• Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and internal controls
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years of prior warehouse experience
• Two or more years of experience working with WMS software
• Completion of all six product knowledge books

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred, but not required
• Candidates outside of the Inventory Department will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day work direction and support productivity within the Inventory Control department
• Conduct daily cycle counts of resale materials and ancillary products
• Reconcile inventory variances and communicate adjustments to appropriate supervisors
• Maintain and update the inventory error database
• Create reports and variance analysis for leadership review
• Identify and report damaged, shorted, or missing products
• Identify weaknesses in asset safeguarding and internal controls and communicate findings
• Maintain accurate inventory documentation and records
• Support inventory counts at other company locations and outside storage facilities as needed
• Assist with workflow needs within the returns department
• Help train and onboard new team members
• Promote continuous improvement, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Support internal control testing in other areas of the company as directed
• Adhere to all company safety rules, standards, and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career opportunities
• Professional Growth: We invest in our team members, providing opportunities for learning, development, and advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in an environment where respect, teamwork, accountability, and support are at the forefront.

What This Job Offers

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