Dock Operations Leader: Inventory & Logistics

Potter Electric Signal Co.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Potter Electric Signal Co. is seeking a Dock Operations and Inventory Control Specialist to ensure inventory integrity from receipt through storage.

You will coordinate dock activities, inspect deliveries, and match shipments to purchase orders while maintaining precise receiving documentation for audits and production continuity. In this role, you will organize inventory, post receipts in ERP, and support cycle counts, reporting, and reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication across teams and vendors.
• Proficiency with ERP/inventory systems plus Teams, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, kanban, shipping and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Receiving & Inspection: assign dock doors, coordinate unloading, verify counts and condition, match shipments to POs.
• Inventory Management: label, organize, post receipts in ERP, support cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain records for invoices, packing slips, shipments; support audits.
• Coordination & Communication: align inbound/outbound schedules; act as central contact for inquiries and escalations.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: verify materials meet specs; follow safety policies and handling procedures; support audits.
• Operational Support & Improvement: manage daily dock ops; update schedules; drive safety and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Kanban knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Potter Electric Signal Co. is seeking a Dock Operations and Inventory Control Specialist to ensure inventory integrity from receipt through storage.

You will coordinate dock activities, inspect deliveries, and match shipments to purchase orders while maintaining precise receiving documentation for audits and production continuity. In this role, you will organize inventory, post receipts in ERP, and support cycle counts, reporting, and reconciliation.