SCM Inbound Lead (Warehouse)

• Assign daily receiving, unloading, inspection, and putaway tasks based on inbound schedules, shipment volume, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate delivery appointments and dock readiness with SCM, carriers, and warehouse teams; communicate delays, capacity constraints, and urgent receipts.
• Lead safe unloading and verify SKU, quantity, unit of measure, carton/pallet counts, and product condition against purchase orders, ASNs, packing lists, and bills of lading.
• Inspect inbound packaging, labels, lot/batch numbers, and expiration dates as applicable; document shortages, overages, damages, and other discrepancies with supporting records and photos.
• Ensure receiving transactions are entered accurately and promptly in ERP/WMS; validate item, quantity, lot, inventory status, and location data before closing receipts.
• Segregate and clearly identify damaged, nonconforming, or unapproved inventory; coordinate disposition with SCM and quality teams before release or adjustment.
• Direct putaway and replenishment to designated locations, maintain location accuracy, and apply FIFO/FEFO rotation requirements where applicable.
• Track inbound backlog, dock-to-stock time, receiving accuracy, putaway completion, and team productivity; report exceptions and corrective actions to SCM leadership.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for unloading, inspection, receiving, labeling, putaway, scanning, and inbound exception handling.
• Train and coach warehouse associates on safe handling, equipment use, receiving standards, ERP/WMS transactions, and barcode scanning; monitor work quality and adherence to procedures.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and receiving errors with inventory control; support cycle counts and troubleshoot scanner, label printer, and system workflow issues.
• Maintain clear docks, aisles, and staging areas; reinforce safe equipment practices and partner with SCM and outbound teams to improve space utilization, workflow, and inventory availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in product verification and system transactions.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with warehouse teams, SCM, and carriers.
• Practical ability to translate system knowledge and operational data into process improvements.

• Working knowledge of inbound receiving, purchase orders, ASNs, packing lists, bills of lading, and discrepancy documentation.
• Working knowledge of safe unloading, material handling, pallet storage, and warehouse organization.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/WMS, barcode scanning, inventory transactions, and basic spreadsheet reporting.
• Understanding of lot/batch traceability, expiration-date controls, FIFO/FEFO rotation, and inventory status management.
• Understanding of inventory accuracy controls, receiving KPIs, and standard operating procedures.

• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, receiving, or logistics experience preferred.
• 1+ years of warehouse lead, supervisor, or similar leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with inbound receiving, inventory verification, putaway, and ERP/WMS transactions.
• Experience in consumer products, beauty, cosmetics, or retail distribution; process improvement or warehouse technology project experience is a plus.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Forklift and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred; complete required training and authorization before operating equipment.

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