Inventory Control Lead — Drive Accuracy & Growth

LKQ Corp.

Kansas City (KS)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

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401(k)

Job summary

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor – Inventory Control in Kansas City, KS. You will lead the team responsible for cycle counts, stock locations, and discrepancy research to improve inventory accuracy and product availability.

You will coordinate daily priorities, supervise onboarding and training, and collaborate with receiving, shipping, and other departments to optimize performance. A strong background in inventory control and leadership is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or 5+ years of combined warehouse, inventory control, and supervisory experience.
Warehouse inventory control experience, including cycle counts, discrepancy research, and stock-location management.
Previous supervisory, team lead, or people-leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to analyze inventory data and turn findings into practical improvements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; warehouse management system or ERP experience preferred.
Detail-oriented, solutions-focused approach and flexibility to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead team hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, performance coaching, and development.
Set daily priorities, assign work, and monitor inventory accuracy, productivity, and other key performance indicators; communicate results to management.
Coordinate cycle counts, audits, location maintenance, receiving verification, and discrepancy research.
Research variances, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective action.
Maintain accurate, organized product and bin locations and address overstock, obsolete, damaged, or misplaced inventory.
Implement process improvements that increase accuracy, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
Promote a safety-first culture through employee training, operational oversight, and routine safety checks; ensure compliance with company policies, inventory standards, and 5S practices.
Partner with receiving, shipping, fulfillment, purchasing, and other teams to support product availability.