Team Lead - Inbound

Contargo • Plainfield, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for coordinating daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and cycle counting. The Team Lead will maintain accurate inventory records using WMS and ERP platforms, prepare and process shipping documents, and communicate with carriers and internal teams to resolve issues. They will also support warehouse staff, monitor performance metrics, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives. The position involves responding to and resolving operational issues to minimize disruptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Working knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control practices
• Proficiency in WMS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating shipping and transportation schedules
• Prior experience in a high-volume or multi-shift warehouse environment
• Forklift or material-handling certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and cycle counting
• Track inbound and outbound shipments to ensure on-time and accurate movement of goods
• Maintain accurate inventory records using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms
• Prepare, review, and process shipping documents (BOLs, packing lists, invoices, labels)
• Communicate with carriers, drivers, and internal teams to resolve delays, shortages, or discrepancies
• Support warehouse staff with work assignments, priorities, and workflow coordination
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics (accuracy, productivity, on-time shipments) and report trends
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to layout, processes, and inventory accuracy
• Respond to and resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions and service failures
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Personal and joint development
• Good onboarding
• Corporate culture based on social sustainability, appreciation, diversity and fairness
• Opportunities
• Openness
• Curiosity
• Team spirit
• Agility
• Respect
• Straightforwardness
• Excellent onboarding
• Long-term prospects
• Further development
• Innovative strength
• Appreciation for your work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED