Inventory Control Lead

Job Description

Job Details

Job Title:

Inventory Control Lead

Job Code:

INVCTRL

Department:

Shipping

Manufacturing Administration

Warehouse

Location:

Multiple Locations

Reports To:

Inventory Control Supervisor, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Shipping Supervisor

FLSA Classification:

Non - Exempt

EEOC Classification:

Laborers and Helpers

Salary Grade:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes No

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Inventory Control Lead is maintaining inventory precision and accuracy within manufacturing and distribution sites. The Lead will provide daily direction to the Inventory team to ensure accuracy and compliance. Leads will complete systematic transactions in the system of record (JDE/JDA/etc.), as well as schedule, conduct, and process daily cycle counts in accordance with the Diversitech cycle count policy. Additionally, Leads will work to optimize space/stocking locations by actively seeking SKU consolidation opportunities. Leads will also oversee the levels of finished goods inventory, monitor product flow, ensure accurate material placement, and maintain proper labeling of locations. Finally, Leads are expected to monitor their areas and teams to ensure safe operation and work methods are being followed, stopping the line if any unsafe condition is identified.

Essential Duties

• Leads daily operations by assigning tasks, managing staff schedules and timecards, overseeing performance, and adhering to deadlines, while communicating effectively with superiors as necessary.
• Oversees inventory accuracy for a site or department ensuring system integrity, inventory control, labeling accuracy, research tasks, interpretation of unit of measurement, management of return goods, and repackaging processes.
• Ensures the daily inventory plan is effectively implemented according to the directives provided by management.
• Addresses habits, practices, or behaviors that contradict policies or instructions in a proactive manner.
• Supports inventory movement initiatives among operational departments to improve inventory accuracy.
• Periodically trains site staff on correct inventory control techniques and practices.
• Researches and reconciles the physical count with inventory records. In case of disparities, investigate the discrepancies and, if needed, adjusts the inventory to rectify errors within the system of record (JDE/JDA/etc.).
• Responds to any inventory discrepancies by taking necessary corrective actions to ensure products are available to fulfill customers’ orders.
• Participates in daily staff SQDIP, Gemba and/or operational meetings.
• Ensures execution of cycle counts, audits, and approvals to meet financial frequency and accuracy objectives.
• Fosters a motivating team environment through transparent and consistent communication.
• Guides the team towards achieving quality objectives and collaborates with them to devise action plans for maintaining quality standards in case of defects.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement by monitoring work cells to eliminate operational inefficiencies.
  
  
  

Customer Returns:

• Inspects items returned by customers for various reasons such as errors in item selection, overstock, product damage, or delivery problems.
• Returns acceptable items back into inventory.
  
  
  

Product Salvage:

• Removes items damaged during facility operations.
• Adjusts inventory of items which cannot be salvaged.
• Procures vendor packaging for repacking items to be returned to inventory as needed.
• Communicates and proposes packaging modifications to enhance protection during transit.
• Emphasizes and promotes effective 5S principles to facilitate a decrease in material damage and write off deductions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 – 4 years of inventory control, receiving and bin management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment.
• Strong computer skills and experience utilizing inventory control systems.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities based on management and customer requirements
• Proactive “self-starter” with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with teammates, understand and provide directions, and make entries on reports/records
  
  
  

Preferred

Key Competencies

Inter-Relationships

Consistent interaction with other hourly production/distribution team members and management. Will interact with transportation associates, customers, and external drivers/carriers. Provides training, coaching, direction, and instructions to team members.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing/distribution work setting. Frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment is often loud, dusty and/or dirty due to the concrete materials required for production.

Physical Demands

Demand:

Frequency

Hear

Frequent

See

Frequent

Repetitive Motions

Frequent

Talk

Frequent

Stand

Frequent

Bend

Frequent

Stoop

Frequent

Reach

Frequent

Climb

Frequent

Walk

Frequent

Sit

Occasional

Type

Occasional

Drive

Occasional

Walk

Occasional

Physical Work

Percentage

Very Heavy – 50 lbs

25 - 50%

Travel Required

No

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.

Job duties outlined in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (1990) stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

DiversiTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Approvals

Prepared By:

Charis Johnson

Date: 2/27/24

Date:

Approved By (HR):

Approval By (Operations):

Donald Bowmer – via approval form

Date: 4/9/24

Approval By (Operations):

Phil Jaggers – via approval form

Date: 4/8/24

Approval By (Operations):

Shanna Harper – via approval form

Date: 4/9/24

Approval By (Operations):

Carlton Goodly – via approval form

Date: 4/9/24

Approval By (Operations)

Allen Glover – via email

Date: 4/15/24