Inventory Team Lead

DSV•New Albany, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Team Lead operates material handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count goods, and performs computer data entry for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The role assists the supervisor or manager in maintaining facility quality standards and oversees inventory associates and other staff. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. The position provides day-to-day leadership for inventory staff, including delegating work, monitoring shifts, supporting training and associate relations, and coordinating operations to meet daily objectives. It analyzes and reconciles cycle counts and inventory records, audits error reports and warehouse conditions, prepares reports, and helps resolve operational issues. The role also communicates with DSV representatives and clients as required and supports safety, security, quality, and team development. The job is based at DSV’s New Albany, Ohio facility. Flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends, and overtime may be required according to business needs. The employee works in warehouse temperatures that can range from mild to moderate in warmer and colder months. The environment usually has low to moderate noise, with rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
Ability to operate MHE.
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation.
Ability to work overtime when dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience working in an inventory department.
1–3 years of forklift experience.
Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

Operate MHE to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count goods.
Enter computer data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance.
Delegate work and responsibility to subordinates, oversee scheduled shifts, and evaluate inventory staff and subordinates.
Analyze daily and directed cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and perpetual inventory records.
Audit the daily error report and make corrections as necessary.
Generate monthly WMS data showing monthly and year-to-date cycle-count dollar variances.
Analyze material in/out transactions for validity against the product structure.
Report miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
Serve as distribution leader for physical inventory.
Use the online Inventory Audit Trail to research issues and support corrective action.
Prepare monthly reports on major problems and project or assignment updates.
Perform other assigned duties, including in-transit reports and shipping adjustments.
Assist with associate relations and training.
Audit the warehouse daily for compliance with safety, security, and quality principles and rules; maintain an orderly work area and promote safety.
Communicate professionally with DSV representatives and clients when required; prepare corrective and preventive actions, reports for the operations manager, attendance follow-ups, counseling memos, and evaluations.
Assist with daily startup meetings, encourage associate feedback and teamwork, support development and training, coordinate daily objectives with the manager, and report operational issues.
Use communication and motivational techniques, ensure company rules are followed, and inform management about labor and equipment needs.
Develop team leaders and ensure associate expectations are met.
Assist leadership as needed and participate in cross-training activities, including providing backup support in other departments when needed.