Lead Inventory Clerk

Salary: USD
22 - USD
25 per hour

Lead Inventory Clerk – Job Description

Position Summary
The Lead Inventory Clerk oversees daily inventory operations to ensure accurate stock levels, timely replenishment, and efficient warehouse processes. This role serves as a point of contact for inventory-related issues, supports inventory staff, and helps maintain the accuracy of inventory records across multiple systems and locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily inventory activities, including receiving, stocking, cycle counting, and order fulfillment.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify discrepancies, shortages, overages, and damaged goods.
• Perform and oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions to maintain data integrity.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, production, and customer service teams to support inventory needs.
• Train, coach, and provide guidance to inventory clerks and warehouse personnel.
• Generate inventory reports and analyze inventory trends, usage, and stock levels.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce inventory errors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and inventory control standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and cycle counting procedures.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills Inventory Control, Cycle Counting, Inventory Audits, Stock Replenishment, ERP Systems, Warehouse Operations, Data Analysis, Excel, Reporting, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Shipping & Receiving, Quality Control, Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Coordination.