Inventory Control Lead

Copeland; Forney, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland, based at the Forney Distribution Center, is seeking an Inventory Team Lead to drive inventory accuracy, lead frontline associates, and execute cycle counts, reconciliations and root-cause analysis with disciplined processes.

You will partner with Operations, Receiving, Shipping, Materials, Customer Service and Quality to resolve issues, develop SOPs, monitor metrics, and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives under the guidance of the Materials Manager.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in inventory control or distribution center operations.
• Experience leading frontline associates.
• Strong knowledge of cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems (Oracle, Manhattan, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cycle count execution to achieve inventory accuracy goals.
• Prioritize and assign daily work for Inventory Associates.
• Ensure completion of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual counts.
• Coach Inventory Associates on processes and standard work.
• Investigate discrepancies and determine root causes via data analysis.
• Reconcile differences between WMS and ERP systems.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve accuracy.
• Partner with Operations, Receiving, Shipping, Materials, Customer Service, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Monitor inventory metrics and develop action plans.
• Develop and maintain SOPs; participate in Kaizen and CI initiatives.

Skills

Cycle counting

Inventory reconciliation

Data analysis

ERP/WMS experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

Oracle ERP

Manhattan WMS

SAP

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact.

Inventory Team Lead (Distribution Center) Position Summary

If you are passionate about inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and leading frontline teams, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Based at our Forney Distribution Center, the Inventory Team Lead is responsible for leading the daily execution of inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy across the distribution center. This role provides day-to-day leadership for cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, root cause analysis, and inventory process discipline while partnering closely with Operations, Materials, Customer Service, and Quality. The Inventory Team Lead serves as the frontline leader responsible for driving execution, coaching associates, and improving inventory integrity through disciplined processes and continuous improvement. This position operates under the general guidance of the Materials Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily cycle count execution to ensure inventory accuracy goals are achieved.
• Prioritize and assign daily work for Inventory Associates to support business needs and cycle count schedules.
• Ensure completion of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inventory count requirements.
• Coach and develop Inventory Associates on inventory control processes, system transactions, and standard work.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes through data analysis and process validation.
• Reconcile inventory differences between Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve inventory accuracy and eliminate recurring discrepancies.
• Partner with Operations, Receiving, Shipping, Materials, Customer Service, and Quality to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Monitor inventory accuracy metrics and develop action plans to improve performance.
• Support inventory audits and ensure compliance with inventory control procedures.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or distribution center operations.
• Previous experience leading or coordinating frontline associates.
• Strong knowledge of cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and inventory control principles.
• Experience working with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle, Manhattan, SAP, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze inventory trends and identify root causes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution, accountability, and follow-through.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in high-volume distribution center operations.
• Experience reconciling ERP and WMS inventory.
• Knowledge of Manhattan WMS and Oracle ERP.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience developing inventory KPI dashboards and operational reporting.

Schedule

This role is based on-site at the Forney Distribution Center. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday. Flexibility may be required to support inventory activities, physical inventories, audits, and operational priorities outside of standard business hours.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.

We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.