Materials Lead: Inventory & Warehouse Leader (Austin)

Flex; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner and Austin-based employer seeking a Materials Lead to guide a warehouse team, manage stock, and ensure accurate inventory across shipping, receiving, and storage. The role emphasizes independent work, supervision of daily operations, and cost-aware material handling.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you’ll coordinate routines, optimize stock layouts, and supervise goods movement while maintaining compliant records and reliable communications with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of material experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Lead or senior worker experience coordinating daily activities.
• Experience operating material handling equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks).
• Proficient with RF scanners for inventory, shipping and receiving tasks.
• Able to communicate professionally via email and with internal teams.
• Comfortable with inventory management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of subordinates and oversee daily warehouse tasks.
• Review complex procedures and resolve questions from workers.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Design stockroom layout and supervise rearranging processes.
• Count, weigh, and verify items against bills of lading and invoices.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage or shortages and coordinate resolutions.
• FIll orders and issue materials; document transactions and costs.
• Oversee ordering and purchasing within established limits.
• Determine shipment methods and prepare bills of lading.

Skills

Materials management

Team leadership

Inventory accuracy

RF scanners

Warehouse operations

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift

Reach trucks

Pallet jack

MS Office

Zoom Chat

Job description

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner and Austin-based employer seeking a Materials Lead to guide a warehouse team, manage stock, and ensure accurate inventory across shipping, receiving, and storage. The role emphasizes independent work, supervision of daily operations, and cost-aware material handling.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you’ll coordinate routines, optimize stock layouts, and supervise goods movement while maintaining compliant records and reliable communications with