Inventory Control Lead

Job Description

The purpose of the Inventory Control Lead position is to assist operations leadership in ensuring all aspects of inventory control (physical inventory and administrative) for the facility are accurate and complete. This position will service all aspects associated with the daily functional inventory control in the distribution center or warehouse; including monitoring moves, cycle counts, helping both inbound and outbound associates, processing damages and all discrepancy reconciliation.

Responsibilities:

A. Assist with inventory parts in all warehouse storage areas. Have inventory completed by last Friday of second to last week of each month.

Count Inventory

Post Inventory

Create second count sheets/ do recounts

Do research

Communications

Turn in Adjustments

Keep log on miss counts

Delegate workflow to the floor

Keep daily updates for all metrics

B. Assist the Inventory Control Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor to Ensure, Building Safety & Planning

Ensure all safety procedures are followed

All PPE are in place and used as instructed

Ensure lifts are signed out and inspected

Receiving of product-Colgate SAP operating systems

Data Entry, metrics updates, tracking sheets updates as needed

C. Assist the Inventory Control Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor to Ensure, Labor Planning

Utilize labor for VAS (value added services)

Track and train associates to maximize utilization

Backup to inventory control tasks

D. Work Closely with the Inventory Control Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor to Support Staff Development by Cross Training/On-Job Training

Train, motivate and assist in the development and growth of employees

Challenge employees to be more productive

E. Support and assist the Inventory Control Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor Implement Productivity Improvements

Study processes using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S Methodology to improve processes and eliminate waste

Provide recommendations for process improvement when possible

Requirements:

Ability to read, write and document work on a computer or paper in high trafficked and loud environments

Ability to perform work in a color-coded, numerical, and highly organized environment

Excellent communication skills; in person, or by computer, telephone, 2-way radio, cell phone

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to work well with and manage a team

Know or be able to learn WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and customer ERP if necessary

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and 365)

Knowledge of SAP or the ability to learn systems as needed

High School Diploma or GED, required

1+ years Inventory Control experience or similar, preferred

Leadership experience, preferred

Food grade facility experience, a plus

Warehouse leadership, a plus

Forklift license, a plus

SAP experience, a plus

Competitive Compensation

Covenant’s compensation philosophy’s intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.

Pay Grade: 5

401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay

Full Health Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Cultural Perks

Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Full-time