Inventory Control Lead — Cycle Count & Process Improvement

Doppelmayr CTEC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Lead for our Salt Lake City warehouse. You will oversee cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and drive improvements in inventory accuracy and material flow.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Project teams to maintain inventory integrity. Responsibilities include audits, annual inventories, and reporting to leadership while ensuring safety policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Experience leading inventory control activities, cycle counting programs, or warehouse teams.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, warehouse procedures, and material handling practices.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably IFS, to manage inventory transactions, reporting, and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data analysis, and reconciliation functions.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to investigate complex inventory discrepancies and implement effective resolutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to train, mentor, and influence others in a team environment.
• Forklift certification or the ability to become certified.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights and performing frequent physical activities including climbing, bending, twisting, lifting, and extended periods of walking or standing.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or inventory auditing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily cycle count activities to ensure inventory accuracy across all warehouse locations.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, location issues, and unidentified inventory, including mystery pallets and material variances.
• Investigate inventory shrinkage and recurring inventory issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy metrics and provide regular reports to warehouse leadership.
• Utilize IFS and other inventory management tools to analyze inventory transactions, maintain records, and generate reports.
• Train and mentor warehouse personnel on inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Purchasing, Production, and Project teams to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Conduct audits of warehouse locations and processes to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Assist with annual physical inventories and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance inventory control and warehouse efficiency.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cycle counting

Inventory control

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Forklift certification

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Lead for our Salt Lake City warehouse. You will oversee cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and drive improvements in inventory accuracy and material flow.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Project teams to maintain inventory integrity. Responsibilities include audits, annual inventories, and reporting to leadership while ensuring safety policies are followed.