INVENTORY CONTROL TEAM LEAD

Parker; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 company-paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Inventory Control Leader to sustain cycle count accuracy and optimize warehouse inventory. You will own the cycle count program, lead annual physical inventory, and drive continuous improvement in location accuracy and inventory control metrics.

Responsibilities include slot management, root cause analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to reduce dead inventory and standardize processes industry‑wide.

Qualifications

• Basic computer, software & data analysis skills across standard tools.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory control and/or warehouse/customer service processes impacting Inventory Control.
• Experience with Parker Lean systems and Teams preferred.
• Problem solving competency to execute basic steps (10 Step, 8D, A3) and implement actions.
• Moderate written and verbal communication skills to present findings, action plans & strategies.
• Collaboration skills to drive processes improvement to NHPTs within PSC and share best practices.
• Team oriented with ability to coach 1 on 1 and foster positive change.
• Training skills, aptitude and/or experience.
• Basic Business Acumen.
• Thorough understanding & adherence to Parker’s values.

Responsibilities

• Cycle Count Program Owner – sustain randomized 2X/year.
• Annual Physical Inventory Owner – lead process and improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of Inventory Control metrics (Cycle Count Variance, Location Accuracy, Inventory Control Error Rate).
• Lead/Support Inventory CTRL Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis for IC Team/NHPTs.
• Ensure solutions implemented by Warehouse NHPT value streams.
• Investigate best practices and technology for Inventory Control; standardize processes.
• Support problem solving of invoice/shipment errors as needed.
• Approve inventory adjustments up to set limit.
• Slot Management Owner for New/Resize/Moves, Slot system, Overflow, Safety Zone, Productivity, Duplication minimization.
• Develop & maintain Standard Work & cadence for slot management.

Skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Team leadership

Training

Business acumen

Leadership experience

Tools

Parker Lean systems

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for continuous improvement and sustainment of PSC Inventory integrity. Leads or contributes to HPTs to improve safety culture and reduce risks in processes affecting inventory control. Assures robust cycle count and annual physical inventory process and results. Drives continuous improvement by tracking errors and driving root cause solutions. Leads or contributes to problem solving for any discrepancy where physical count does not match system. Implements slotting strategies to improve inventory control performance. Assures inventory is active, eliminates non-moving inventory.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

___ Has Direct Reports _X_ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Cycle Count Program Owner – Assures randomized 2X/year is sustained. Leads Continuous Improvement to achieve goals.
• Annual Physical Inventory Owner – Leads process and continuous improvement to achieve goals.
• Drives Continuous improvement of Inventory Control to achieve goals in Cycle Count Variance, Location Accuracy %, Inventory Control Error Rate % and Aged in Transit. May also include goals such as PLISC and Dock to Stock time.
• Leads/Supports Inventory CTRL Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis for IC Team and/or Warehouse NHPTs.
• Assure solutions implemented by appropriate Warehouse NHPT value stream(s).
• Investigates best practices and technology for Inventory Control. Standardizes processes.
• Supports Problem Solving of invoice or shipment errors as needed (these errors may not be IC issues).
• Approves inventory adjustments up to set limit.
• Slot Management Process & Strategy Owner, including New/Resize/Moves, Slot identifier system, Overflow process, Safety Gold Zone, Productivity/Step Reduction, Minimizing duplicate locations.
• Develops & maintains Standard Work & cadence for slot management optimization performed by Inventory Control Specialist(s).
• Develops & Implements Strategies to reduce Dead Inventory to raise warehouse capacity.
• As required, performs general warehouse team lead responsibilities not directly related to inventory control.

Qualifications

Parker considers this position safety-sensitive and therefore pre-employment testing for cannabis will be required as a condition of hire. See drug test section of job posting for more information.

• Basic computer, software & data analysis skills.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory control and/or warehouse & customer service processes that impact Inventory Control.
• Experience with Parker Lean systems and Teams preferred.
• Problem Solving competency to execute basic problem-solving steps (10 Step, 8D, A3 etc.) and implement actions.
• Moderate written and verbal communication skills to present findings, action plans & strategies.
• Collaboration skills to drive processes improvement to NHPTs within PSC and share best practice & standards with other PSCs & Divisions.
• Team oriented. Ability to work in a team environment and ability to facilitate a group or coach 1 on 1 with a positive and motivating approach.
• Team building skills, ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges. Serve as model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Training skills, aptitude and/or experience.
• Basic Business Acumen.
• Thorough understanding & adherence to Parker’s values and respect in the workplace policies.
• Demonstrated Leadership experience.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $25.00/hourly to $30.00/hourly
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is committed to providing team members an Empowered, Inclusive and Values driven work environment that encourages learning and personal growth.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­ mative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.