Inventory Team Lead

DSV•New Albany, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Team Lead is responsible for operating material handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory, and entering data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The role assists the supervisor or manager with facility quality compliance and oversees inventory associates and other staff. Associates are expected to meet company performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. The position supports inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy reconciliation, error-report audits, transaction reviews, inventory reporting, and research using the Inventory Audit Trail. It also provides team leadership through delegating work, monitoring shifts, supporting associate relations and training, communicating expectations, and coordinating daily operations with management. The role includes auditing the warehouse for safety, security, and quality compliance, maintaining an orderly work area, and communicating professionally with DSV representatives and clients as required. The employee must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs. Work takes place in a warehouse with temperatures that may vary during warmer and colder months. The expected base pay range is $27.00–$27.00 annually; actual compensation depends on job-related factors. Benefits information is available through DSV’s Benefits Showcase, and eligibility and offerings may vary by location and division.

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.
Ability to use 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 handling, storage, and distribution 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 effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that vary during warmer and colder months.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 21–50 pounds; reach above the shoulder and outward; and squat or kneel.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as required by the operation.

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 inventory.
Enter computer data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance.
Assist the supervisor or manager in ensuring facility compliance with quality standards.
Oversee inventory associates and other staff, delegate work, and evaluate staff performance across scheduled shifts.
Analyze daily and directed cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and perpetual records.
Audit daily error reports and make corrections as necessary.
Generate monthly and year-to-date cycle-count dollar-variance data from WMS reports.
Analyze material in/out transactions for validity against the product structure.
Report miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
Lead physical inventory distribution activities.
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, training, and development.
Audit the warehouse daily for safety, security, and quality compliance.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and promote safety among the work crew.
Communicate with DSV representatives and clients when required; prepare corrective and preventive actions, operations reports, attendance reports, counseling memos, and evaluations.
Assist with daily startup meetings, encourage associate feedback and teamwork, coordinate operations with the manager, and report operational issues.
Use effective communication and motivational techniques and ensure company rules are followed.
Provide management with information about labor and equipment needs to meet customer demands.
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.
Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs.