Inventory Lead

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries.

We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition  :21084

Employment Type :
Full Time

Job Category :
Warehouse/Distribution

Work Location :
Hanover Park, IL (Whse)

Inventory Lead
- Monday
- Friday - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

The position of Lead, Inventory oversees a workforce of hourly associates and helps to direct the inventory control operations of the CFC. This individual will be leading warehouse associates in maintaining inventory accuracy.

• Provide on-going direction to Warehouse Associates to satisfy customer needs while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness of products and services.
• Implement procedures to improve control inventory accuracy. Reports inventory discrepancies to the Inventory Control Manager in a timely manner.
• Plans the daily work (Inventory control / cycle count) assignments for the warehouse associates.
• Assists with reconciliation of cycle counts.
• Provide support for Inventory auditing internal and external.
• Achieve productivity and accuracy goals.
• Responsible for the safety and security of all associates. Maintains safe working practices and conditions in the facility and takes actions to correct any unsafe practices and / or conditions.
• Coordinate appropriate training for all to empower individuals to meet performance expectations. This includes initial training and specific follow up training needs.
• Maintains compliance with ISO
  9001 standard within the facility.
• Participates in teams and task forces as required.
• Administers operations procedures to meet company standards. Provides an effective and acceptable means for associates to bring problems and complaints to the attention of the Operations Manager and Inventory Manager.
• Supports and promotes continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Distribution Center.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.

Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

* INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• 1—3 years of experience in a distribution center with a general knowledge of distribution controls and operations required.

• Strong leadership skills. Able to effectively lead and direct a team of hourly associates.
• Strong customer focus and results-driven.
• Working knowledge of ASI.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• Ability to work flexible hours including the day or afternoon shift and overtime as required.

• Valid Lift Truck operator's license or ability to be certified.

Compensation starting at $17.12 - $26.92 depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

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