Inventory Control Lead — Precision & Process (Food)

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Corporate; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Spice & Tea Exchange, LLC is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to safeguard inventory accuracy across our warehouse, distribution, and production operations. This hands-on role owns cycle counting, reconciliation, and lot traceability, collaborating across Supply Chain, Production, Quality Assurance, and Finance.

You will lead inventory personnel, enforce SOPs, and drive improvements in data integrity, FIFO/FEFO practices, and system testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or a related distribution environment.
• Minimum of one year of experience leading, supervising, or training employees.
• Experience with an ERP system, WMS, or comparable inventory platform; NetSuite and barcode-scanning technology preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or distribution and familiarity with lot tracking, FIFO/FEFO, and GMP practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper documentation in NetSuite and WMS/ERP.
• Plan and conduct daily cycle counts and scheduled physical inventories across locations.
• Investigate variances between physical counts and system balances; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Production, Quality Assurance, and Finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Lead and coach designated inventory personnel; assign daily responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards across inventory activities.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical and Problem-Solving

Leadership and Coaching

Organization and Time Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Technical Aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite

Barcode Scanning

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

The Spice & Tea Exchange, LLC is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to safeguard inventory accuracy across our warehouse, distribution, and production operations. This hands-on role owns cycle counting, reconciliation, and lot traceability, collaborating across Supply Chain, Production, Quality Assurance, and Finance.

You will lead inventory personnel, enforce SOPs, and drive improvements in data integrity, FIFO/FEFO practices, and system testing.