JOB TITLE: Inventory Control Lead

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To lead the day-to-day work of the inventory control team, ensuring accurate inventory records to meet production and customer demands. Provides hands-on direction, training, and quality oversight to Inventory Control Specialists, and serves as the key link between the team and the Planning Manager.

CORE VALUES: The following list of Core Values and Behaviors are necessary to meet the minimum requirements:

TEAMWORK

Help each other succeed
Communicate clearly and directly, listen well
Encourage teammates
Blameless problem solving

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

Honor your commitments
Do the right thing
Consistent in your attitudes and actions

LEAN

Improve processes
Open to new ideas
Share information, and teach
Expose issues

NUMBERS FOCUSED

Deliver results
Analyze data for improvement
Take ownership and accountability
Work smarter, not harder

EXCELLENCE

Exhibit passion in serving customers
Contribute solutions
Sense of urgency
Be the best at what you do
Seek knowledge

FUN

Be positive
Celebrate achievements
Don’t take yourself too seriously

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

Essential

Provide day-to-day leadership and work direction to Inventory Control Specialists, including assigning cycle count schedules, balancing workload across locations, and covering gaps as needed
Train, mentor, and coach Inventory Control Specialists on ERP transactions, cycle counting methods, and inventory control procedures
Serve as the primary point of contact between the inventory control team and the Planning Manager, escalating staffing, process, or system issues as needed
Own the accuracy and integrity of inventory records; lead root cause investigations of significant discrepancies and drive corrective and preventive actions
Review, approve, and audit cycle count results, adjustments, and other inventory transactions performed by the team for accuracy and compliance
Monitor inventory KPIs (accuracy rate, aging, variance, obsolescence) and report trends and issues to the Planning Manager and cross-functional partners
Coordinate with warehouse, production, purchasing, and quality teams to ensure smooth material flow across multiple locations
Plan and lead physical inventory events, including annual counts and special audits, from preparation through reconciliation
Identify and lead Lean/continuous improvement projects that improve inventory accuracy, space utilization, and labeling/traceability practices
Perform hands-on cycle counts, transaction processing, and reporting alongside the team as workload requires
Ensure proper labeling, binning, and location of materials for traceability and organization
Operate forklifts and reach trucks safely and effectively
Communicate professionally and effectively with team members and other departments
Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by Future Form Manufacturing
Maintain the responsibilities of the ISO 9001 system in accordance with the requirements defined in the Quality Manual and Procedure Level documentation
Participate actively and positively in Lean activities
All other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: Planning Manager

WORKS WITH: Vendors & Future Form Team Members

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by Future Form Manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Essential

Minimum of 5 years’ inventory control experience
Prior experience training, directing, or informally leading other team members
Strong attention to detail and ability to hold self and others accountable to it
Ability to prioritize and manage workload across multiple people and locations at once
Basic computer skills with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets and ERP systems; NetSuite a plus
Strong root-cause and problem-solving skills; able to investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective action
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with team members, the Planning Manager, and other departments
Good interpersonal and coaching skills; able to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to work with little or no supervision and to make sound decisions in the moment
Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively
Basic math ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Manual dexterity

Beneficial

High school graduate or equivalent
3+ years of MRP experience
2+ years' manufacturing experience
Prior lead, supervisory, or trainer experience
Strong knowledge of inventory control techniques
Good knowledge of tooling and hardware

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Sit 22%, Stand 60%, Walk 2%, Bend 2%, Squat 2%, Lift 4%, Twist 2%, Kneel 1%, Reach Above Shoulder 1%, Climb 2%, Drive 1%, Push/Pull 1%.

Maximum (minutes): Sit 105, Stand 288, Walk 10, Bend 10, Squat 10, Lift 19, Twist 9, Kneel 5, Reach Above Shoulder 5, Climb 9, Drive 5, Push/Pull 5.

Must be able to lift 35 pounds occasionally. Must have normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids).

Working Environment: Office environment/Shop environment. Moderate noise level. Exposure to dust, heat and cold.

This position will require drug testing per company policy.

Monday through Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm and Friday 6:30am to 12:00pm

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