Warehouse Lead - Inventory

Local Crafts; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Local Crafts is seeking an experienced Warehouse Lead of Inventory to support our Grand Prairie warehouse team. This role ensures inventory is accurate, organized, and moved efficiently, collaborating with the full warehouse staff to resolve discrepancies and support cycle counts.

The successful candidate has hands-on warehouse and inventory experience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining correct storage locations and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience with inventory control.
• Lead/mentorship experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Comfortable working with inventory systems and processes.
• Clear communicator who explains procedures to the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Perform cycle counts and audits.
• Investigate discrepancies and determine root cause.
• Verify quantities, locations, and item information.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, replenishment, and picking.
• Support onboarding and training on inventory processes.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Warehouse operations

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Local Crafts is looking for an experienced Warehouse Lead of Inventory to support our Grand Prairie warehouse team. This role is responsible for helping keep inventory accurate, organized, and moving efficiently throughout the warehouse.

The Warehouse Lead works closely with the team to identify and resolve inventory issues, support cycle counts and inventory adjustments, and make sure product is stored and tracked correctly. When inventory work is up to date, this person jumps in wherever needed to support day-to-day warehouse operations.

The right person for this role has strong hands-on warehouse and inventory experience, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable investigating discrepancies and helping others follow the right processes.

Local Crafts is looking for an experienced Warehouse Lead of Inventory to support our Grand Prairie warehouse team. This role is responsible for helping keep inventory accurate, organized, and moving efficiently throughout the warehouse.

The Warehouse Lead works closely with the team to identify and resolve inventory issues, support cycle counts and inventory adjustments, and make sure product is stored and tracked correctly. When inventory work is up to date, this person jumps in wherever needed to support day-to-day warehouse operations.

The right person for this role has strong hands-on warehouse and inventory experience, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable investigating discrepancies and helping others follow the right processes.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Accuracy and Control

• Help maintain accurate inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Perform cycle counts, spot checks, and other inventory audits as needed.
• Research inventory discrepancies and work to identify the root cause before making or requesting adjustments.
• Verify product quantities, locations, and identifying information are correct.
• Identify misplaced, damaged, or incorrectly labeled inventory and make sure issues are addressed.
• Support inventory adjustments and corrections according to established procedures.
• Monitor inventory movement and flag recurring discrepancies or process concerns to warehouse leadership.
• Help ensure product is stored in the correct location and warehouse locations remain accurate and organized.

Team Support and Problem Solving

• Serve as a first point of contact for inventory-related questions during the shift.
• Help team members troubleshoot missing product, quantity discrepancies, location issues, and other inventory concerns.
• Reinforce inventory procedures and accuracy expectations with warehouse team members.
• Support onboarding and training related to inventory processes and warehouse organization.
• Identify recurring issues or process gaps and communicate them to warehouse leadership.
• Work with picking, shipping, receiving, and other warehouse functions to resolve inventory issues before they affect customer orders.

Warehouse Operations

• Assist with receiving, stocking, replenishment, picking, or other warehouse activities as needed.
• Help organize inventory and maintain clean, accurate storage locations.
• Inspect products for damage or quality concerns when handling inventory.
• Report damaged product, inventory discrepancies, or operational concerns to management.
• Support warehouse housekeeping and organization.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience, with direct experience in inventory control, cycle counting, receiving, fulfillment, or related warehouse operations.
• Prior experience in a lead, training, or mentorship role preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and product movement.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate discrepancies thoroughly.
• Comfortable working with inventory systems and following established processes.
• Clear communicator who can explain procedures and help team members resolve issues.
• Able to stay organized and effective while managing multiple priorities.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

What We're Looking For

• Takes ownership of inventory accuracy and follows issues through to resolution.
• Notices when something doesn't look right and takes the time to investigate it.
• Looks for patterns behind inventory discrepancies instead of only correcting the immediate problem.
• Gives clear, practical guidance to team members when inventory questions come up.
• Keeps inventory organized and understands how accuracy affects the rest of the warehouse.
• Moves comfortably between inventory responsibilities and hands-on warehouse work.
• Holds quality and safety standards consistently, even when operations are busy.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Willing to work overtime when the business needs it.

Schedule Requirements

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Overtime and weekends are based on business needs.

Why Join Local Crafts

Local Crafts is a growing specialty e-commerce company with a team that takes real pride in what they ship and how they show up for each other. As a Warehouse Lead of Inventory, you'll play an important role in keeping the warehouse organized, inventory accurate, and the team moving without unnecessary delays.

• Stable, full-time employment with a consistent, predictable schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Overtime opportunities for additional earning potential
• A visible role where your impact is felt across warehouse operations
• Real growth paths for people who show up and deliver