Inventory Control Lead

eShipping, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

eShipping LLC in Bolingbrook, IL seeks an Inventory Control Lead to supervise inventory accuracy and reporting within our distribution center. You will coordinate with the Distribution Supervisor and lead inventory control processes, including counting, recording, and discrepancy investigations, while enforcing safety policies.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, operating a pallet jack or forklift, and working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to operate in a warehouse and office setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory records and counts.
• Lead periodic inventory audits and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare inventory reports for management.

Skills

Independent work

Standing long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Inventory control basics

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Judgment and decisions

Detail orientation

Proficient computer skills

Team collaboration

Warehouse environment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant work experience

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Inventory Control Lead

Full-Time Employees WH Hourly Bolingbrook, IL, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1769

Salary Range: $21.00 To $21.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Lead will work closely with the Distribution Supervisor and is responsible for leading the distribution center's inventory control processes, including organizing, counting, and recording warehouse inventory, maintaining accurate records, and reporting and investigating discrepancies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain updated and accurate records of warehouse inventory using inventory software and systems in place
• Lead periodic inventory audits
• Compare records with current counts to find and investigate any discrepancies
• Prepare inventory reports to provide to management
• Ensure best practices are followed by other team members assigned to assist with inventory control
• Enforce safety policies on the floor
• Operate a forklift when necessary
• Other warehouse or administrative duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work independently with leadership oversight
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move inventory using a pallet jack, dolly, and/or forklift
• Basic understanding on inventory control concepts
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to understand, interpret, and explain complex and abstract issues and respond appropriately
• Able to utilize sound, independent judgment and make responsible decisions and recommendations
• Excellent follow-through and detail orientation
• Able to effectively utilize required computer programs
• Ability to work with a variety of people and personality types
• Must be able to work in warehouse environment with varying temperatures

Special Requirements

• This position is subject to preliminary and random drug testing

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Appropriate work experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds and be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Cognitive/Mental Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to comprehend and use basic language, either written or spoken, to communicate simple and complex information, ideas, and information. The employee is also required to use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations. The employee must use problem-solving skills to formulate and apply appropriate courses of action for routine or familiar situations. The employee may be required to perform numerical operations including basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing or more complex quantitative calculations.
• Work Environment: This position is primarily performed in a warehouse and office with varying degrees of temperatures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

eShipping LLC is an equal opportunity employer.