Materials Lead: Inventory, Shipping & Team Leadership

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Materials Lead in Austin, TX to guide a small team in shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials. You will work under the Warehouse Manager and maintain accurate inventory records, optimize stockroom layout, and oversee packing and shipments.

The role requires 3+ years in materials/warehouse/logistics, strong computer skills (MS Office), leadership experience, a valid driver's license, and hands-on experience with forklifts and measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of materials, warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience.
• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Material Handler, Warehouse Lead, Work Lead, or similar lead role is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using computers and warehouse systems, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience maintaining inventory accuracy, processing shipments, and supporting daily warehouse operations.
• Use of forklift, electronic scales, pallet jack, measuring tools, and alignment tools may be required.
• MS Office Skills: typing, telephones, office software to include word processing, spreadsheets, presentation package and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities of subordinates and leads daily warehouse tasks.
• Reviews complex procedures to resolve questions from workers.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Designs stockroom layout and oversees rearranging processes.
• Oversees counting, weighing and measuring incoming/outgoing items and verifies against records.
• Examines shipments for damage or shortages and coordinates with shippers to rectify.
• Fills orders and issues materials, documents transactions, and computes costs.
• Oversees ordering and stock level decisions within established limits.
• Determines shipment methods and prepares bills of lading.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Forklifts

Electronic scales

Pallet jacks

Measuring tools

Alignment tools

Job description

Flex is seeking a Materials Lead in Austin, TX to guide a small team in shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials. You will work under the Warehouse Manager and maintain accurate inventory records, optimize stockroom layout, and oversee packing and shipments.

The role requires 3+ years in materials/warehouse/logistics, strong computer skills (MS Office), leadership experience, a valid driver's license, and hands-on experience with forklifts and measuring tools.