Inventory Lead Associate

Imperial Brady; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Educational reimbursement

Family leave

Adoption support

Job summary

Imperial Brady is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to supervise inventory accuracy at our Kentwood facility. You will lead a team of 4–5 associates, manage cycle counts, and ensure transfers between facilities are accurate.

The schedule is Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of direct inventory control experience, ideally in distribution operations.
• 1+ years of lead or related experience
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience with warehouse equipment and warehouse management systems
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control and accuracy for the facility
• Lead a team of 4 to 5 Inventory Control Associates, provide staff development and training
• Maintain the physical inventory
• Improve controls
• Identify and report operational issues
• Consistently execute the cycle count program to ensure inventory and location accuracy
• Validate the accuracy of products transferred between facilities
• Research and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor adjustments in the warehouse management system
• Forecast potential inventory issues
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficiencies

Skills

Inventory control

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus. #imperialbradyjobs

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Imperial Brady has an Inventory Control Lead position available! Join a strong and continuously evolving transportation group, helping our business grow. Imperial Brady is a great place to take that next step if you're eager to find your next opportunity.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm, or until the daily work is completed.

You Will

• Lead inventory control and accuracy for the facility
• Lead a team of 4 to 5 Inventory Control Associates, provide staff development and training
• Maintain the physical inventory
• Improve controls
• Identify and report operational issues
• Consistently execute the cycle count program to ensure inventory and location accuracy
• Validate the accuracy of products transferred between facilities
• Research and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor adjustments in the warehouse management system
• Forecast potential inventory issues
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficiencies

You Have

• 1+ years of direct inventory control experience, ideally in distribution operations
• 1+ years of lead or related experience
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience with warehouse equipment and warehouse management systems
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Massachusetts Applicants

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