Inventory Group Lead - 1st Shift

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

Direct daily activities of inventory control to achieve maximum efficiency  

Run daily reports and distribute work to the appropriate Inventory personnel 

Effectively communicate daily goals 

Monitor the day-to-day operations and performance of the distribution department, applying LEAN principles to execute operations efficiently. 

Collect data from safety and performance observations and share findings with the supervisor to improve performance. 

Operate mobile-powered equipment safely as per training and management directives. 

Assist with training in all Inventory Control roles and assist employees with daily duties, including: 

• Reconciling inventory discrepancies to maintain stock levels and communicate variances to teams. 

• Processing returns, warranty claims, recalls, and exchanges through an internal system. 

• Conducting cycle counts for all inventory. 

• Collaborating with corporate to ensure timely sizing, billing, and shipping of seasonal inventory. 

• Processing damaged stock and repairing items for restocking when possible. 

• Auditing team performance and providing evaluations with feedback and recommendations. 

• Measuring and preparing new inventory, correcting sizing discrepancies, and optimizing placement for efficiency. 

• Assisting receiving with exception management, vendor communication, and oversight of the exceptions area. 

Education 
  High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college experience or diploma preferred. 

Prior Relevant Work Experience 
  1-3 years 

Essential Qualifications 

Physical demands:  

• Frequently lift 20 to 50 pounds. 

• Occasionally lift 75lbs. 

• Frequent bending, reaching and stooping. 

• Constant walking, standing, lifting, pulling and climbing stairs. 

Comfortable leading your peers. 

Ability to read, write, and count accurately. 

Ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently with minimal supervision.