Warehouse Inventory Lead

Kenco•Pflugerville, TX

About The Position

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. About the Position The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for acting as a coach/leader of Inventory Clerks. The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for coaching and training teammates as well as fulfilling their own assigned duties. The Lead may have various responsibilities including, but not limited to, inventory control, inventory control reporting, general warehouse functions, material handling operations (e.g., forklift operation).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred and be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
2-4 years of prior inventory and/or warehouse/distribution operations experience and 6 months related leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
Warehouse Inventory Management System knowledge preferred.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
Attention to detail.
Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a forklift operator license.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Assists Supervisor with physical inventories and cycle counts of both inbound and outbound product to ensure inventory accuracy in the network or at a site.
Supports Supervisor in directing inventory staff in the completion of work.
Supports training and adherence to all corporate and site level procedures and policies, and Standard Work as outlined in the Kenco Quality Management System (KQMS) in addition to the Employee Involvement Program, Labor Management, LEAN, and Six Sigma manufacturing processes.
Ensures operational/customer issues are communicated and met as required.
Participates in root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, including research and resolution.
Uses various problem-solving tools such as Continuous Improvement and LEAN Six Sigma tools/methodology to determine root cause and resolution.
Consolidates and reports on quality hold product, if applicable.
Assists with stow consolidations to create space in the warehouse as needed.
Safely operates powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as clamp/slip sheet equipment, order picker; load, unload, and stores materials/products in designated areas.
Supports the operation to ensure facility is always inspection-ready for ISO, FDA, and customer needs.
Reviews and analyzes daily inventory reports.
Serves as backup to other warehouse roles, as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days