The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for helping conduct cycle counts and bin location audits, assisting in researching and reconciling inventory discrepancies and working with the Inventory Supervisor/Manager in any inventory related functions concerning /materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts, in stockroom, warehouse, or yard. They are to keep track of Damages, Suspense, and Quarantined inventory in order to make sure that all tasks involved are handled in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs physical counts of inventory items in order to maintain accurate inventory.
• Counts and reconciles randomly chosen or chosen part numbers and/or locations on a daily basis.
• Accurately inputs inventory control data to ensure inventory integrity.
• Completes necessary documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on-time.
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Use of motorized equipment including: Order Picker, Sit-Down Forklift, Stand-Up Reach Truck
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Involved in training of Inventory Control Clerks
• Processes Damaged material, ensures Returned Goods are properly inventoried, and monitors Suspense inventory to make certain any/all is properly researched
• Helps maintain proper procedures throughout the warehouse by bringing up incorrect practices to the necessary leadership
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Ability to physically count articles or products on shelves, racks and pallets.
• Utilize computer terminal to properly account for inventory issues, returns, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-4 years related experience and/or training in Inventory Control.
• Minimum 2-4 years related experience and/or training in warehouse environment.
• Experience operating a forklift and cherry picker/high lift.
• Experience using WMS software a plus (Synapse preferred).
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access Database.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write emails.
• Ability to physically count articles or products on shelves, racks and pallets.
• Forklift certification a plus.

This is not the JD in it's entirety.