05 - Inventory Lead
About The Position
Provides task leadership and technical expertise to the material handlers engaged in the timely and accurate movement and control of inventory. Facilitates the timely and accurate movement and control of inventory in designated area of responsibility. Balances personnel within area of responsibility to minimize possible constraints that would adversely affect scheduled output of material. Monitors quantity and quality output and leads the team to meet group goals. Monitors material handlers performance by auditing transaction accuracy. Compiles data and generates reports as needed to illustrate the effectiveness of the processes. Identifies, documents and proposes solutions for processing problems.
Requirements
- Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control and shipping/receiving practices.
- Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to this area.
- Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reel counters, scales, pallet jacks and forklift.
- Ability to effectively lead a wide variety of personnel engaged in warehouse operations.
- Specific certifications and/or licenses as required.
Responsibilities
- Performs tasks such as receiving, shipping, counting, packaging, stock rotation, part identification and shelf life determination.
- Receives and processes materials coming in to the company including handling, inspection, labeling and delivery of materials.
- Verifies items received against purchase orders, bills of lading and packing lists.
- Works with purchasing to resolve problems with inaccurate deliveries or incorrect delivery paperwork.
- Visually inspects deliveries for loss or damage.
- Prepares finished goods and other items for shipment.
- Orders and maintains supplies necessary to ship products.
- Verifies count and part numbers and prepares and packs items for shipment.
- Prepares shipping documentation and labels.
- Schedules and coordinates pick up for outgoing shipments.
- Interacts with freight carriers as needed.
- Posts weight and shipping charges and maintains detailed files for shipments.
- Researches and validates customers claims of wrong shipments, missing parts of a shipment, or defective products received.
- Generates appropriate transactions to correct the error(s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
