Inventory Lead

Tranzonic•Chino, CA

19h

About The Position

The Inventory Lead oversees and coordinates inventory control activities within the distribution center to maintain accurate inventory levels, efficient storage, and proper material flow. The role supports cycle counts, inventory audits, discrepancy resolution, and inventory system accuracy; leads and supports a small team; and collaborates with other departments. The starting wage is $22.00 per hour. The position includes operating forklifts or other equipment as needed to access and move inventory. It requires the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime, as needed, and to meet the physical and mental demands of distribution-center work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, systems, and practices.
Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime, as needed.
Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
Ability to move or transport items up to 50 pounds, stand for up to four hours with infrequent breaks, and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to judge whether products are moving properly through equipment, recognize product types and safety/warning materials, identify color-coded safety areas and notices, and react to potential hazards.
Ability to work around seasonal heat and humidity, moving equipment, dust and dirt, noise, vibration, lighting differences, and occasional fumes.
Ability to position oneself to remove or replace products and operate equipment.
Ability to perform basic math and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to understand detailed but uncomplicated instructions, handle problems involving a few variables, and communicate in complex sentences using good vocabulary.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
Experience with Lean inventory practices or Six Sigma methodologies.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily inventory operations, including receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, and order-picking support.
Conduct and monitor scheduled and ad-hoc cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and adjust inventory records as needed.
Investigate and resolve inventory variances, root causes, and systemic issues affecting accuracy.
Maintain accurate inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and assist with inventory audits.
Provide training, guidance, and day-to-day support to inventory control associates.
Ensure compliance with inventory control policies, standard operating procedures, and safety standards.
Collaborate with warehouse, shipping, and receiving teams to maintain accurate product tracking and flow.
Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, efficiency, and throughput.
Support inventory reporting and analysis for KPIs such as accuracy rate, shrink, and cycle count compliance.
Coordinate with IT and WMS support to address inventory system issues or adjustments.
Operate forklifts or other equipment as needed to access and move inventory.