Inventory Control Lead

We Ship Express is a fast-growing warehousing and logistics company with nationwide operations specializing in wine, beer, and spirits. We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented team member who is ready to grow with us in St. Charles, MO.

The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for coordinating and maintaining accurate warehouse inventory while supporting daily warehouse operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, staying organized, and ensuring efficiency from receiving to shipping.

This role is 50% inventory responsibilities and 50% warehouse associate duties.

• Perform daily counts of customer inventory
• Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Communicate inventory issues or updates directly with customers
• Maintain accurate records and validate physical counts against system data
• Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations to management
• Ensure storage areas are organized, compliant, and properly rotated
• Serve as the primary contact for all inventory count activities

• Pick, pack, and handle materials for customer orders
• Process outgoing packages: labeling, stacking, palletizing
• Receive, load, unload, and stage shipments
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts for material movement
• Build pallets securely with strapping, shrink wrap, and protective materials
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of all shipping/receiving paperwork
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and safe
• Support cross-dock, material handling, and quality assurance tasks
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• 3+ years of related warehouse or inventory experience required
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiar with standard shipping/receiving practices
• Able and willing to perform Warehouse I/II duties (picker, packer, palletizer, material handler, cross dock, QA)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Regular use of hands, fingers, and warehouse equipment