Inventory Lead

Essential Functions

• Conducts cycle count inventory reviews, test counts, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Performs cycle count activities to assure inventory accuracy; researches incorrect heat and work order numbers; makes bin to bin transactions; marks open bin locations for received work orders.
• Schedules categories for cycle count inventory and maintains accurate recordkeeping to confirm coverage.

• Maintains adequate storage for warehouse and on-site inventory.

• Generates record keeping transactions to update Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system and moves stock around facility.
• Scraps inventory according to company standards.
• Train staff in product date labelling and create procedures to eliminate loss.
• Notify management of shortages or other problems that could impact product availability.
• Investigates accounting and inventory discrepancies – negative inventories, lot dates, receipt vs. packing slips, etc.
• Compiles weekly summary reports and reports to management.
• Conducts month‑end reconciliations.
• Reviews intercompany transfers, sales orders, backorders, and stock reservations with the warehouse team to ensure timely deliveries and accuracy.
• Alerts Buyers of any inventory shortages or discrepancies.
• Oversees the reverse logistics return material authorization (RMA) process.
• Ensures timely inventory returns throughput; verifies product against sales, lot, and/or serial numbers.
• Ensures a timely daily flow of inventory returns processing and inventory transfer transactions to stock.
• Oversees and evaluates stocking procedures ensuring first‑in, first‑out (FIFO) stock rotation.
• Maintains and evaluates inventory records on a continual basis ensuring access and data integrity.
• Creates and implements an efficient space utilisation plan within the warehouse to maximise cube utilisation. Stocks key inventories to maximise space and order fulfilment efficiency.
• Processes timely inventory transactions to support master planning and sales fulfilment strategies.
• Trains staff in reviewing product shelf‑life controls and short dating and procedures to eliminate loss.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management to optimise inventory storage and fulfilment goals.
• Performs other related duties and projects as required by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate’s degree in related field degrees preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of inventory experience in a warehouse or distribution centre.

Pay Range: $21.00/hr-$23.00/hr