Inventory Control Lead

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that all inventory adjustments, error queues, and other financial issues are researched and reconciled to maintain the highest level of inventory accuracy within a Medline distribution center.

Major Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and schedule and conduct cycle counts/workload, etc.
• Train and mentor facility team members on proper inventory processes and procedures. Course correct where applicable.
• Reviews Material Movement Exception Report and Goods Over Receipt Report daily and reconciles discrepancies as needed. Performs adjustments in Catalyst and/or SAP to correct financial errors.
• Manages all error queues including ZPOGI, Z272, Workflow and ZINV.
• Research problem tickets and resolve as necessary. Monitor completeness and accuracy of inventory transactions.
• Handle and investigate service failures and customer complaints, also known as OSI's. Create RGAs and perform adjustments in Catalyst and/or SAP to correct inventory on OSIs.
• Effectively communicate with warehouse team members, operations management, A/P, product divisions, inventory management, item master data, customer service, and internal audit to resolve discrepancies.
• Operate MHE (Material Handling Equipment) as necessary.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate Degree preferred. 1-2 years lead experience preferred. 2+ yrs inventory experience in a warehouse/distribution center or similar facility.
• High sense of urgency with a passion for quality customer service.
• Previous experience with SAP & Catalyst, or equivalent enterprise and warehouse management systems required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be team player with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to provide direction, implement changes and adapt to changing business environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Physical Requirements: Move product, supplies, and boxes up to and over 50 lbs. Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-near and far, depth perception, field of vision, color vision.