Team Lead, Inventory (AM Shift)

DSV•Denton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Lead operates material handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count goods, and enters computer 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 follow corporate and site-specific policies. The lead coordinates inventory work, delegates responsibilities, reviews and reconciles cycle counts, audits reports and transactions, prepares reports, and supports physical inventory activities. The position also assists with associate relations, training, shift startup meetings, operational coordination, communication, and team development. The role includes auditing the warehouse for safety, security, and quality compliance and maintaining an orderly work area. The position is based in Denton, Texas. The role may require flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs. The employee must work in warehouse temperatures that can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. The expected base pay range is $21.53–$26.91; the posting does not specify the pay period.

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 mathematical 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 effectively 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.

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.
Assist the supervisor or manager in ensuring facility compliance with quality standards and oversee inventory associates and other staff.
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 the daily error report 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 product structure.
Report miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
Lead physical inventory 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 reporting and shipping adjustments.
Assist with associate relations and training.
Audit the warehouse daily for compliance with safety, security, and quality rules and principles.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and promote safety among the work crew.
Communicate professionally with DSV representatives and clients as required; write corrective and preventive actions, operational reports, attendance reports, counseling memos, and evaluations.
Assist with daily startup meetings, encourage associate feedback and teamwork, and support associate development and training.
Coordinate operations with the manager to complete daily objectives and report and discuss operational issues.
Use effective communication and motivation 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 to other departments when needed.
Work overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.