Overnight Inventory Lead - Warehouse Ops

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead, 3rd Shift to oversee overnight inventory and material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead a small team, conduct audits and cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and partner with production, purchasing, and logistics to ensure material availability.

This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement and hands-on warehouse operations. The position offers growth within a global organization focused on innovation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in inventory control, warehouse, or materials management, including leadership or lead experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS such as SAP or Oracle.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support 3rd shift inventory team members to achieve safety, quality, and operational goals.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory activities to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, and material staging activities to support production requirements.
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment while promoting a safety-first culture.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records within ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Partner with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory processes, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

ERP systems

Cycle counting

Forklift operation

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead, 3rd Shift to oversee overnight inventory and material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead a small team, conduct audits and cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and partner with production, purchasing, and logistics to ensure material availability.

This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement and hands-on warehouse operations. The position offers growth within a global organization focused on innovation and