Inventory Control Lead

Join the Inventory Control Lead role at WeShip Express and help us grow our nationwide wine, beer, and spirits operations.

About Us
WeShip Express is a fast‑growing warehousing and logistics company 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. The position is 50% inventory responsibilities and 50% warehouse associate duties. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, staying organized, and ensuring efficiency from receiving to shipping.

Inventory Responsibilities

• 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

Warehouse Responsibilities

• 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
• Forklift certification 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)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards

• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Regular use of hands, fingers, and warehouse equipment
• Working around moving mechanical parts
• Noise levels may vary

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Wineries

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