Retail Inventory Team Lead

Monarch Inventory Services•Lenexa, KS

40d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Inventory Team Leader, you will manage our physical inventory processes for convenience stores and oversee special projects. You will lead teams of various sizes between two and ten counters. You will ensure accurate and efficient inventory counts while upholding our timeliness and service excellence standards. Your leadership will support a streamlined and organized approach to inventory management, enabling our clients to operate smoothly and effectively.

Requirements

Reliable transportation is required to travel to and from client job sites.
Valid driver's license.
Must submit to a background check and drug screen.
Ability to work full-time with a varying schedule.
Ability to travel on occasion to support additional projects.
Comfortable using handheld scanners, inventory software, and data entry tools.
Able to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting inventory counts.
Can handle sensitive client data with discretion and adhere to confidentiality requirements.
Proven experience leading and managing a team, preferably in an inventory or operational setting.
High level of accuracy and focus on ensuring correct data entry and inventory counts.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for providing team direction.

Nice To Haves

Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a small team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Exceptional Organizational Skills: Expert in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and overseeing multiple projects to ensure deadlines are met.
Detail-Oriented Mindset: Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory counts and reporting.
Outstanding Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with team members, store management team, and clients clearly and professionally.
Problem-Solving Skills: Proactively identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement effective solutions.
Technological Proficiency: Comfortable using inventory management software and other relevant tools to enhance productivity and accuracy.
Positive Attitude: Approach every task with enthusiasm and a can-do spirit, contributing to an optimistic and supportive work environment.
Aspirational Growth: Demonstrate a commitment to self-improvement and team development by actively seeking ways to enhance processes, embracing challenges as learning opportunities, and staying updated on best practices.
Committed to Agape: Foster a supportive environment through genuine care for team members - building strong relationships, actively listening to feedback, and guiding the team through obstacles.
Anchored in Trust: Maintain transparency, uphold integrity in all actions, and build trustworthy relationships with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of 2-10 inventory auditors, providing clear direction, support, and supervision.
Assign tasks based on individual strengths, foster a positive work environment, and ensure adherence to standardized counting protocols.
Actively participate in and oversee the inventory count process, ensuring accuracy and reliability, including in high-value or sensitive areas.
Perform quality control checks, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with store management team to ensure inventory aligns with records.
Serve as the primary liaison between the inventory auditing team and store management team, prepare comprehensive inventory audit reports, and professionally address client questions or concerns.
Complete inventory audits within designated timeframes, prioritize tasks effectively, and monitor team progress to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
Handle all client data strictly, adhering to company policies and maintaining clients' trust.