Inventory Team Lead 2nd Shift 3:30pm -12:30am

DSV•Roanoke, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Lead operates material-handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products, and enters data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The role assists the supervisor or manager in maintaining facility quality compliance 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 lead coordinates inventory work and staff, investigates and corrects count and transaction discrepancies, prepares inventory reports, supports physical inventory, and helps train associates. The position also supports daily operations through startup meetings, communication with management and clients, team development, and safety, security, and quality audits. The role is based at DSV’s Northlake, East Catherine Court location and is listed as full-time, with a scheduled second shift of 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Flexible schedules, nights, weekends, and overtime may be required according to operational needs.

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 for verifying product quantities, counting inventory, and 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 effectively in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that vary with warmer and colder seasons, from mild to moderate.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent bending; constant walking and standing; occasional handling/fingering and sitting; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds; and reaching above the shoulder or outward, squatting, or kneeling.
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

Delegate work and responsibilities to subordinates.
Oversee scheduled shifts and evaluate the work of inventory staff and subordinates.
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 WMS data showing monthly and year-to-date cycle-count dollar variances.
Analyze material in/out transactions for validity against product structure.
Report miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
Lead distribution activities 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 reporting and shipping adjustments.
Assist with associate relations and training.
Audit the warehouse daily for safety, security, and quality compliance; maintain an orderly work area and promote crew safety.
Communicate with DSV representatives and clients as needed; prepare corrective and preventive actions, operations reports, attendance follow-ups, counseling memos, and evaluations accurately and professionally.
Assist with daily startup meetings, encourage feedback and teamwork, support associate development, coordinate daily objectives with the manager, and report operational issues.
Use communication and motivational techniques, ensure company rules are followed, inform management of 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.
Work overtime, including mandatory or voluntary overtime, as dictated by business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.