Seasonal Inventory Control Lead (Finance)

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position):

The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for overseeing daily inventory accuracy operations within the distribution center. This role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to auditing and process adherence. The Lead works closely with the Inventory Control Supervisor and team members to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accuracy in all inventory-related processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (position titles directly reporting to this position):

None

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Develop and maintain productive, effective, and professional relationships with peers, superiors, auditors, and others. Represent the company in a positive and supportive manner at all times.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONS: (Important: both Essential and Marginal functions must equal 100%)

Average % of Time Essential/Marginal Functions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

30% E Establish, assign, and coordinate cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

20% E Perform audits of completed cycle counts and develop corrective actions to address miscounts.

10% E Publish detailed audit reports covering: Aging inventory, Inventory recalls, Distribution center inventory utilization, repick trends and root causes.

5% E Generate and publish End of Day (EOD) reports summarizing the team's workload and key inventory control metrics.

15% M Train and onboard all new inventory control associates in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

10% M Evaluate associate performance through observation, reporting, and audits in partnership with the Supervisor to address performance gaps.

5% E Maintain and enforce compliance with inventory control conventions and best practices.

5%E Collaborate effectively with all organization levels including warehouse operations, quality assurance, and supply chain planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the required qualifications an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years of logistics/warehouse/distribution experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: The following are the required competencies an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Skills/Knowledge/Behavior: Refer to Competencies Table for Appropriate job level competencies.

Functional Competencies:

• 2 plus year IC experience in a production environment

• Awareness of Inventory Control conventions

• Must be able to work well with all organizational levels

• Must have a solid knowledge of quality conventions, including documentation and records

• Knowledgeable in current trends

• Innovative with people & processes

• Highly motivated, a team player and motivated self-starter

• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations, satisfying the needs of diverse constituents, and often working under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Bilingual in Spanish a plus Solid English skills

• Ability to analyze data and produce actionable insights

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Drivers License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate office equipment, hardware, keyboards or controls, or writing implements; reach with hands and arms to file or handle documents; stoop, kneel or crouch in order to file or reach files, data or electrical outlets. Must be able to speak and listen on the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.