Inventory & Receiving Lead

Do you enjoy being part of a successful Inventory/Receiving team?

Would you enjoy working closely with vendors and other departments at ESS Metron?

Join our Receiving Team!

The Inventory and Receiving Lead oversees the receipt, tracking, and distribution of materials in support of electrical manufacturing operations.

As an Inventory & Receiving Lead you will:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and promotes “Safety First” mentality across team
• Lead cycle counting activities for purchased parts at Warehouse 2 (WH2), including accurate count entry and thorough investigation of discrepancies
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Lead and Purchasing team to ensure timely replenishment of working stock levels
• Monitor incoming material alerts and proactively issue open parts to jobs in progress, maintaining accurate records through the Open Parts Tracker
• Support onboarding and training of new hires, including cross-training team members in receiving and material issuance procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing and Quality departments to ensure seamless material flow and compliance with quality standards

A successful candidate for this role will:

• Knowledge of inventory control and receiving procedures specific to electrical components, materials, and finished goods
• Skilled in using Epicor to manage inventory accuracy and traceability
• Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), part numbers, and technical specifications
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with production, purchasing, and QA teams
• Capable of training and supervising warehouse staff while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve receiving issues, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and cycles

Required/Preferred Education:

Required:
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in inventory control, receiving, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting

Preferred:
• Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field
• Certification(s) in inventory management or supply chain

Why work with us?

We don’t just have a passion for our products we manufacture; we care for our team. We successfully grow as a company through our investment in our employees. As a foundation to the culture of ESS Metron we care about the development of our employees.

Who we are

ESS Metron is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of low and medium voltage power distribution product solutions, integrated power distribution centers, custom control products, modular control buildings and skid mounted power distribution. With over 60 years of experience, ESS Metron has produced the highest quality products for the most demanding applications & environments know. Our team members help power the future of our clients by providing the highest quality custom power distribution solutions to the market ensuring our clients can provide their services on a daily basis.

ESS Metron is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.