Inventory Control Lead

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes.

The Benefits of working at BJ’s

•        BJ’s pays weekly

•        Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)*

•        Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles* 

                      o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty

•        Benefit plans for your changing needs*

                      o Three medical plans**, Health Savings  Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan,flexible spending

​•        401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

Job Title: Inventory Control Lead FLSA Status: Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Inventory Control Manager PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: This position will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of all inventories by performing daily and weekly inventory tasks to ensure the precision of our perpetual inventory as well as all overseeing the department to ensure processes/procedures are being followed to achieve overall company goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform inventory count and cycle counting with the ability to analyze discrepancies and communicate to management any needed corrective action • Reconcile inventory with accuracy and maintain in an organized fashion • Research customer issues including, but not limited to shortages, overages and damages and recommend appropriate response • Communicate daily with other departments to ensure inventory related issues/problems are resolved timely • Provides recommendations for the maintenance of appropriate inventory levels or disposition of excess stock • Set up items and slots to ensure maximum efficiency for shipping and receiving. • Monitor warehouse management system(WMS System) for open invoices. • Track and report to management building capacity, building utilization, inventory accuracy and cycle count progress • Assist the inventory control team in attaining overall department goals • Provides leadership and support to all areas of inventory control and supply distributions • Trains new hires on WMS, inventory management, and other processes related to inventory • No direct reports, but indirectly monitoring/overseeing the inventory department. • Utilize necessary technology (e. g., RF gun) to select product. • Operate warehouse management system (WMS). • Audit pick/reserve slots and keep rotation of product accurate, as needed. • Ability to report accurate daily counts. • Must be able to lift 40 to 50 cases. • Reconcile reporting • Daily damage tracking by product. • Interfacing with managers & supervisors. • Able to work in a cooler and freezer. • Researches and resolves any discrepancies in reported vs. actual inventory stock. Investigate inventory discrepancies to determine root causes of inventory issues and implement corrective actions and/or coordinate the joint efforts of responsible parties as needed. • Other duties as assigned WH631 Requirements: • High School diploma or GED Required • Must be 18 years of age or older • Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends and/or when needed • Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required • Previous Inventory experience is required • Prior stand-up and reach forklift experience required • 2 years inventory reconciliation experience in a distribution center is preferred • Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal/external customers. • Good knowledge and understanding of the English language, spelling and mathematics and use of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word. • Must be highly organized, pay close attention to details and proactively follow-up. • Ability to manage workload in a fast paced and high intensity work environment. • Must display professional maturity and have ability to support and interact with all levels of management. • Able to work under minimal supervision. • Ability to multitask on a day to day basis. • Ability to change focus of work seamlessly without loss of efficiency, and adapting to unexpected request. • Must meet minimum requirements on pre-employment testing, including physical ability tests. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Analytical — the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information. • Problem-solving — the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gather and analyzes information skillfully. • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. • Oral communication — the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings. • Quality management — the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. • Judgment — the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions. • Planning/organizing — the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. • Safety and security — the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. WH631 EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT: Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors to the point that productivity and morale are positively affected. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • A combination of standing and walking • Includes frequently reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to finger, handle, and feel. • Includes some crawling, kneeling, crouching, turning, climbing and balancing. • Includes frequently lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds, and regularly hand lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. • Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and depth perception acuities. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. • Outside work – all weather-related temperature range and conditions • Inside work, temperature range -10° to 85° with hot, humid, wet, cold, and dusty environments(non-weather) • Work on a dock; work around moving objects and mechanical parts • Noise level (moderate), ventilation (adequate), lighting (adequate) • Work alone, and work with and around others • Requires the wearing of company approved hard-toed safety shoes and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.