JIT (Just-In-Time) Lead

FCP Euro Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contribution

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

FCP Euro is seeking a JIT Lead to manage and improve all inbound JIT activities within the distribution center. You will guide a team to ensure accurate, timely, and cost‑effective inventory processing and coordinate with stakeholders to meet daily goals.

This role requires minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in distribution/warehouse operations, strong reliability, and proficiency with WMS/ERP, Google Suite, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Distribution or Warehouse Supervisory experience required.
• Reliability and punctuality with a team‑focused attitude.
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems to receive products in correct locations.
• Proficient with Google Suite and MS Office.
• Forklift experience is a plus but not required; certification provided.
• Able to lift 60+ lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily JIT processing and coordinate inbound JIT functions.
• Motivate teams to keep JIT inventory accurate, timely, and cost‑effective.
• Maintain a clean, organized distribution area and review performance metrics.
• Train resources and collaborate with cross‑functional departments to improve processes.
• Build vendor relationships and resolve issues with fulfillment to drive improvements.
• Lead huddles and communication to enhance team performance.
• Represent the team and triage issues appropriately.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Team coordination

Tools

WMS/ERP

Google Suite

MS Office

Job description

The JIT (Just-In-Time) Lead at FCP Euro is a diligent, organized, and skilled team leader with extensive experience leading all JIT inventory for eCommerce distribution. They are ultimately responsible for overseeing, coordinating, maintaining, and processing JIT into the Distribution Center while reaching all critical milestones regarding key performance indicators at an accuracy rate of 99% or higher.

FCP Euro is the trusted home and online destination for European car owners and professionals. Family‑owned since 1986, our mission is to make European vehicle ownership more enjoyable and enduring by delivering the highest quality parts, knowledge, and support people can rely on. At FCP Euro, we exist to empower owners and professionals with confidence and support to care for their European cars properly. That commitment has made us more than a retailer, but a long‑term partner for those who value quality, expertise, and trust throughout the life of their vehicle.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Daily processing of JIT, while being involved in the planning, organization, control, and improvement of all inbound JIT functions.
• Motivate teams to ensure all JIT inventory is organized, accurate, and received in the most timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Oversee production and performance while setting the bar for accuracy, efficiency, and quality of process while keeping the JIT area organized, structured, and clean.
• Review electronic documents, communicate expectations, report on critical numbers, and work directly with stakeholders to align the team on any potential pivots needed to satisfy daily goals.
• Properly train resources in all areas of the department, as well as work with cross‑functional departments to implement process improvements.
• Developing relationships with various vendors is a must, with a heavy emphasis on cross‑functional collaboration with fulfillment to resolve issues and create initiatives that improve the operation.
• Works to improve team performance through huddles, feedback, and other communication methods.
• Sets an example for a clean distribution center, picking up trash, clearing corrugate, utilizing proper picking techniques, setting an example for other teams.
• Acts as a representative of the team, reports and triages issues appropriately.

Qualifications and Skills:

• One year of Distribution or Warehouse Supervisory experience is required.
• Exhibits reliability and punctuality with a team‑focused positive attitude.
• Can utilize various WMS/ERP software to receive products in the correct locations.
• Is proficient with modern software, including Google Suite and MS Office.
• Forklift / Powered equipment experience is a plus but not required as we will certify you.
• Ability to lift 60+ lbs.; ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Automotive product knowledge is a plus but not required.

Benefits and Perks:

• Company‑subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, including a zero‑premium Medical plan for employees. Company HSA contribution.
• 120 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off), 40 hours of Paid Sick Time, plus Company Holidays.
• 401(k) with Company deposit and match.
• Discounted prices on our catalog of European car parts!

Compensation:

• $23/hr + based on prior experience and qualifications.
• Quarterly bonus potential of $900.

FCP Euro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.