05 - Inventory Lead

Celestica; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Material Handler 5 to oversee inventory movement, lead a team of handlers, and ensure timely receiving, storage and shipping in a heavy manufacturing environment.

The role requires 4–6 years of related experience, a high school diploma, proficiency with warehouse systems, and the ability to operate forklift and other equipment; strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and any additional courses or equivalent experience.
• Four to six years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control and shipping/receiving practices.
• Ability to learn and use PC-based applications related to this area.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jacks, scales, reel counters).
• Ability to lead a wide variety of warehouse personnel.
• Certifications and/or licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide task leadership and technical expertise to material handlers for inventory movement.
• Receive, ship, count, pack, rotate stock, identify parts and determine shelf life.
• Ensure timely and accurate movement and control of inventory in assigned area.
• Balance staffing within area to meet output goals.
• Monitor performance and audit transaction accuracy; report results.
• Prepare shipping documents and labels; schedule pickups and coordinate with carriers.
• Verify items against orders and packing lists; inspect deliveries.
• Resolve issues with purchasing on delivery paperwork and discrepancies.
• Generate reports to illustrate process effectiveness.
• Identify and propose solutions for processing problems.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Basic math

Team leadership

Certification/licensing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Reel counters

Scales

Job description

Req ID: 141421
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Fort Worth

General Overview

Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management
Career Stream: LOG - Logistics
Role: Supply Chain 5
Job Title: Material Handler 5
Job Code: SC5-SCM-HAND
Band: Level 05
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Summary

Incumbents may determine best methods and procedures to follow to complete assignments. Tasks are very complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the departments goals and may go beyond the department. Works under minimum supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May provide functional guidance to others performing similar work.
May be considered the expert in areas assigned.
Builds internal and external relationships that require exchanging information and providing some explanations in a problem solving capacity.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provides task leadership and technical expertise to the material handlers engaged in the timely and accurate movement and control of inventory.
• Performs tasks such as receiving, shipping, counting, packaging, stock rotation, part identification and shelf life determination.
• Facilitates the timely and accurate movement and control of inventory in designated area of responsibility.
• Balances personnel within area of responsibility to minimize possible constraints that would adversely affect scheduled output of material.
• Monitors quantity and quality output and leads the team to meet group goals.
• Monitors material handlers performance by auditing transaction accuracy.
• Compiles data and generates reports as needed to illustrate the effectiveness of the processes.
• Identifies, documents and proposes solutions for processing problems.
• Receives and processes materials coming in to the company including handling, inspection, labeling and delivery of materials.
• Verifies items received against purchase orders, bills of lading and packing lists.
• Works with purchasing to resolve problems with inaccurate deliveries or incorrect delivery paperwork.
• Visually inspects deliveries for loss or damage.
• Prepares finished goods and other items for shipment.
• Orders and maintains supplies necessary to ship products.
• Verifies count and part numbers and prepares and packs items for shipment.
• Prepares shipping documentation and labels.
• Schedules and coordinates pick up for outgoing shipments.
• Interacts with freight carriers as needed.
• Posts weight and shipping charges and maintains detailed files for shipments.
• Researches and validates customers claims of wrong shipments, missing parts of a shipment, or defective products received.
• Generates appropriate transactions to correct the error(s)

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control and shipping/receiving practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to this area.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reel counters, scales, pallet jacks and forklift.
• ~Ability to effectively lead a wide variety of personnel engaged in warehouse operations.
• Specific certifications and/or licenses as required.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional sustained concentration to focus on small areas, objects, computers, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space, climbing, using equipment, handling lightweight materials, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional heavy manual effort and considerable exertion including lifting objects over 20 pounds, requiring straining, pulling and lifting.

Typical Experience

• Four to six years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

Company Overview

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.