Inventory Control Lead

Porter Logistics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Logistics is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to own accuracy and organization of warehouse inventory—from cycle counts to discrepancy resolution and WMS recordkeeping. This on-site role supports operations, client success, and customer teams, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and accurately.

The position emphasizes proactive problem solving, clear communication, and collaboration across departments with standard hours 7am–5pm.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment; previous inventory experience is preferred.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Clear, professional communication skills across internal and external teams.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous exposure to a WMS system.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cycle counts across client inventory sections to verify accuracy and catch discrepancies early.
• Investigate and resolve differences between physical inventory and recorded levels.
• Update and maintain inventory records in Porter's WMS and reconcile against client WMS systems.
• Partner with warehouse operations, leadership, customer success and clients to address inventory needs and resolve issues.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

WMS system

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Porter Logistics started in 2017 with two founders, one 3,000-square-foot warehouse and no customers. We won our first accounts one at a time by taking on the work other warehouses turned down and doing the work better than our clients expected.

Today Porter runs four facilities across Atlanta and the Savannah port area. We handle the hard stuff: hazardous and specialty chemicals, food-grade and temperature-controlled freight from ambient to frozen, bonded imports and bulk chemical repackaging. Our customers include Fortune 500 manufacturers and global distributors in chemicals, food and beverage, consumer goods and building materials. They have their pick of 3PLs. They choose us.

We’ve grown every year since we opened, and 2026 is on pace for 40% growth. Growth means new sites, new roles and room to move up. Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles here.

The Role:

Inventory is the backbone of everything we do for our clients. As an Inventory Control Lead, you own the accuracy and organization of our warehouse inventory from cycle counts to discrepancy resolution to WMS recordkeeping.

This isn't a passive data-entry role. You'll be the person our operations team, customer success team and clients rely on when something doesn't add up. You take precision seriously, you communicate clearly and you don't let a discrepancy sit unresolved. If that sounds like you, we want to talk.

This is a full-time hourly position based on-site at our warehouse facility. Standard hours are 7am to 5pm.

What You’ll Earn:

• $20-$24/hour based on experience
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off and company holidays

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Want ownership over a function that directly impacts our clients
• Catch errors others miss and follow through until they’re resolved
• Thrive working across teams, from warehouse floor to client communication
• Want to grow with a company that promotes from within

This Might Not Be For You If:

• You prefer working in isolation without cross-functional collaboration
• You're comfortable letting discrepancies slide
• You're looking for predictable, low-accountability work

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Perform regular cycle counts across client inventory sections to verify accuracy and catch discrepancies early.
• Investigate and resolve differences between physical inventory and recorded levels.
• Update and maintain inventory records in Porter's WMS and reconcile against client WMS systems.
• Partner with warehouse operations, leadership, customer success and clients to address inventory needs and resolve issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment; previous inventory experience is preferred.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Clear, professional communication skills across internal and external teams.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous exposure to a WMS system.

The Hiring Process:

We value your time and are committed to a streamlined, respectful hiring experience. Candidates selected for further consideration will begin with a brief phone screen with a member of our HR team. If mutual interest is confirmed, you'll be invited for an in-person interview at our warehouse to meet the team and tour the facility.