K1 - Lead Inventory Control

Position: K1 - Lead Inventory Control (5am-1:30pm)
## K1 - Lead Inventory Control (5am-1:30pm)
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** Preferred Qualifications
*** 3+ years of experience working in inventory control.
* Prior distribution center experience.
* Previous experience operating material handling equipment.
** Job Summary
** Serves as a point-of-contact for inventory-related tasks and issues in a distribution center. Supports management by providing guidance and training to inventory control associates.
** Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
*** Coaches and trains inventory control associates on inventory and count procedures.
* Coordinates and prioritizes inventory control work to ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
* Records and reports all inventory adjustments, pallet audits, and discrepancies on a weekly basis.
* Reviews cycle counts and tracks discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy.
* Checks for product quality and communicates quality issues to vendors.
* Determines the appropriate placement for inventory based on size, selling volume, and other applicable factors.
* Assists with loading damaged merchandise into delivery vehicles using powered and non-powered material handling equipment.
* Serves as back-up for all inventory and general warehouse functions.
** Nature and Scope
*** Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates.
* Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typically involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process.
* Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.
** Work Environment
*** Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.
* No travel required.
** Education and Experience
*** Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.