Team Lead, Inventory - Olive Branch, MS

Team Lead, Inventory – Olive Branch, MS

Location:

USA – Olive Branch, Polk Lane
Division:
Solutions
Time Type:
Full Time

The Inventory Lead is responsible for operating MHEs to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory. Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Inventory Lead assists the supervisor/manager in ensuring facility compliance with quality standards and oversees the functions of inventory associates and other staff. Associates are expected to meet company objectives in performance, safety, and quality and comply with all corporate and site‑specific policies.

• Delegate work and responsibility to subordinates.
• Oversee scheduled shifts and evaluate the work of inventory staff and subordinates.
• Analyze daily cycle counts and reconcile any discrepancies between physical count and perpetual record.
• Audit the daily error report and make corrections as necessary.
• Generate monthly data from WMS reports indicating monthly and year‑to‑date totals of cycle count dollar variances.
• Analyze in/outs transactions on material for validity to the product structure.
• Report miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Serve as distribution leader for Physical Inventory.
• Gain complete knowledge of the online Inventory Audit Trail to facilitate research toward corrective action.
• Prepare monthly report highlighting major problems and updates on projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., in transit report, shipping adjustments).
• Assist with associate relations and training.
• Audit warehouse daily for compliance with safety, security, and quality principles and rules. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Promote safety among work crew.
• Transmit e-mails to DSV representatives and clients (when required), write corrective/preventive actions, complete reports for operations manager, follow up with attendance reports, write counseling memos, and perform evaluations. All communications must be accurate and professional.
• Assist with conducting daily startup meetings, encouraging associates to provide feedback and work as a team, coordinate operations with manager to ensure completion of daily objectives, and discuss any internal or external issues that involve the operation.
• Provide good communication and motivational techniques and ensure all company rules are followed. Provide management with information regarding labor/equipment needs to meet customer demands, develop team leaders, and ensure associate expectations are met.

• Assist leadership as needed.
• Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation.
• Participate in established cross‑training matrix activities with the opportunity to improve knowledge in multiple departments and serve as a backup associate when needed.
• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Ability to operate MHE.
• Ability to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during warmer and colder months ranging from mild to moderate.

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with RF scanners.
• Knowledge of WMS functions.

• English (reading, writing, verbal).

• Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Capacity to adapt to change and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• 1–3 years’ experience working in an…