Inventory Control Lead

The Inventory Control Lead overseas and maintains the company's supply of parts and lift equipment. The Inventory Control Lead manages staff in keeping count of parts and equipment, this position ensures that company inventory remains balanced, restocks supplies, assists in maintaining inventory records, and provides customer assistance as necessary. This position also supervises all inventory operations and the teams according to policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute cycle count schedule in compliance with the corporate objectives.
• Conduct daily cycle counts of the various inventory assets.
• Investigate, identify, and reconcile the cycle count discrepancies, i.e., shortages as well as overages.
• Update work order statuses (waiting parts, ready to bill, complete) to prevent billing delays
• Take care of the inventory areas by organizing and maintaining efficient material handling and storage
• Maintained shop and van inventory accuracy, including cycle counts and technician transfers
• Tracked parts ETA, availability, and redispatch coordination with Dispatch and Service
• Supervise and coordinate the appropriate processing of various purchase requisitions, receiving reports, purchase orders, inventory requisitions, etc.
• Take periodic physical inventories and ensure that the investment in inventory is maintained at optimum levels.
• Communicate with vendors about the merchandise and its concerned inquiries.
• Prepare reports of inventory balance and use computer applications and database management to perform the assigned work effectively.
• Supported PM forecasting by allocating filters, oils, and consumables in advance
• Accurately input data related to product description in the inventory system as well as maintain accurate merchandising information and inventory turn performance.
• Work in tandem with various departments and maintain flexible attitude supporting all the work that helps in achieving organizational goals.
• Coordinate damaged and defective products and make sure that it is accounted and handled properly.
• Ensure that all the employees work towards achieving the objectives related to inventory control management and make suggestions for improvement to the management. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills. 
• Pays close attention to detail. 
• Possesses physical strength necessary to lift boxes and other heavy items on a regular basis. 
• Capable of using computer inventory software. 
• ability to read and interpret inventory reports, sales reports, and packing slips
• strong customer service and interpersonal skills. 
• Works well with a team. 
• Manages time efficiently. 
• Basic math skills 

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to function in work environment with moderate noise level from several sources creating constant activity.

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