Inventory Lead

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs transactions in business system(s) to assure accurate tracking of product inventories
• Conducts physical inventory audits, job packet review, cycle counts, damaged material management, and waste tracking and disposal as needed
• Resolves inventory inconsistencies
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives for inventory management process and information flow
• Prepares required business reports

Education & Experience

• High School Degree or Equivalent preferred
• Some relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
• Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must have Stand-Up Forklift Experience