Material Handler, Lead Inventory Management

EPCO Corporate; Sorrento (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Material Handler to oversee warehouse and inventory management. This role involves coordinating operations, managing inventory, and generating insightful reports to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in inventory control, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Oracle and Microsoft Excel. Join this dynamic team and contribute to optimizing material handling processes in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a great opportunity to make a significant impact while working collaboratively across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in inventory control or warehouse management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate warehousing operations and manage inventory effectively.
• Generate reports to drive cost improvements and enhance efficiency.

Skills

Inventory Control

Warehouse Management

Physical Inventory Audits

Accounting Practices

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

Indus EMPAC

Job description

The Lead Material Handler is responsible for recommending, implementing, and enforcing controls that ensure the accurate and timely accounting for all activities related to warehouse/inventory management. This position will generate meaningful reports that drive cost improvements and enhance operating efficiency. Other responsibilities include:

• Coordinate warehousing operations, including ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of equipment and materials. Maintain tracking of equipment/parts sent for repairs.
• Authorize and coordinate work performed by contracted shops for repairs/exchange of remanufactured parts used in plants and gathering systems.
• Identify and locate surplus items suitable for reuse within the company.
• Manage inventory, including setting up new items, reviewing and correcting existing items, and supporting searches for inventory across locations using ERP software.
• Assist Operations and Accounting with monthly inventory reconciliation and periodic physical counts.
• Maintain Oracle warehouse data, conduct physical inventory audits, reconcile with accounting systems, and prepare material transfers or disposals.
• Develop and manage a methodology for critical spare parts inventory.
• Work with technicians and supervision to identify materials needed for upcoming work.
• Order parts promptly and make quick decisions for emergency supplies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on inventory control procedures, providing guidance to Operations on critical spare parts management.
• Review inventory data and generate reports as required.
• Monitor for obsolete materials and recommend inventory reductions or consolidations.
• Support asset recovery programs as needed.
• Organize and set up physical inventories to improve efficiency and meet parts needs.

The successful candidate will meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 8 years of inventory control or warehouse management experience.
• Knowledge of conducting physical inventory audits.
• Understanding of standard accounting practices related to inventory transfer.
• Articulate, organized, detail-oriented, with strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, understandable reports and records.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Indus EMPAC or Oracle preferred.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to collaborate with field, administrative, and accounting personnel.
• Knowledge of shipping and freight practices.
• Capable of developing and maintaining spreadsheets and records.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact at all organizational levels.
• This position requires on-call, after-hours, and weekend work.