Team Lead, Inventory (AM Shift)

DSV•Denton, TX

6d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Lead operates material handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count goods, and enters data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The role assists the supervisor or manager in maintaining facility quality standards 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 lead monitors inventory activity and staff performance, analyzes and reconciles cycle-count discrepancies, audits error reports, and generates inventory variance reports. The position also supports physical inventory, investigates inventory audit trails and transactions, reports issues, and prepares updates on problems and assignments. Additional duties include associate training and relations, warehouse safety and quality audits, operational communications and documentation, startup meetings, coordination of daily objectives, and helping ensure staffing and equipment needs are communicated to management. This position is based in a warehouse in Denton, Texas. The employee must be able to work in warehouse temperatures that are unregulated and may range from mild to moderate in warmer and colder months. The role may require flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as dictated by the business.

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, including RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate mathematics 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 in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months, which may range from mild to moderate.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent bending; constant walking and standing; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 21–50 pounds.

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 and year-to-date cycle-count dollar variance totals from WMS reports.
Analyze material in/out transactions for validity against product structure.
Report miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
Serve as distribution leader 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 for compliance with safety, security, and quality requirements; maintain an orderly work area and promote safety.
Communicate with DSV representatives and clients when required, prepare corrective/preventive actions and operational reports, follow up on attendance reports, and write counseling memos and evaluations.
Assist with daily startup meetings, encourage associate feedback and teamwork, and support associate development through training.
Coordinate with the manager to complete daily objectives and report internal or external operational issues.
Use effective communication and motivational techniques and help 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 the business.
Perform other duties as assigned.