Inventory Control Team Lead

Position Summary:
The Inventory Control Team Lead will assist the Inventory Control Supervisor in managing a team of inventory control associates to ensure accurate inventory records, efficient warehouse space utilization, and compliance with operational standards. This role combines daily operational oversight, cycle counting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing warehouse environment.

About Us:
Driven by our mission to exceed the expectations of on-the-go consumers, Strategic Retail Partners has grown from a regional sunglasses distributor founded in 1969 into an international leader of in-store merchandising solutions. We have built relationships with thousands of international, national, and regional retailers who rely on our customized solutions in more than 70,000+ locations across the U.S. and Canada. With warehouse facilities in several states and service representatives covering all regions of the country, there isn't a retail location we can't service.

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Train, coach, and provide leadership to inventory associates
•    Work with supervisors and other leadership to ensure accurate inventory control practices
•    Utilize hand-held devices, computers, and counting tools to include weight counting scales
•    Perform general inventory duties to include cycle counts
•    Track and record accurate inventory
•    Maintain a minimum of 98% degree of accuracy for counts and data entry
•    Identify products and units of measure
•    Update containers with partial quantities
•    Research and report discrepancies and damaged products
•    Oversee cycle counts from inventory associates
•    Provide second count audits
•    Review inventory areas to ensure materials in their proper place
•    Operate a forklift on a regular basis
•    Maintain good communication with leadership, peers, and warehouse associates

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employees Paid Weekly

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws. 

The gross hourly rate is $20.00.

• Minimum of one year of warehousing experience required.  One year of inventory experience preferred. 
• Previous experience leading a team in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies, guidelines, and safety requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the course of the day. 
• Ability to regularly stand, bend, reach, climb, move around the warehouse, and be able to work sometimes in high and/or cramped places. 
• Experience operating a forklift and cherry picker preferred or the ability to learn. 
• Minimum basic Excel skills required.  Intermediate preferred.
• Experience in Oracle or similar WMS inventory programs required. 
• Ability to work Monday - Friday 7AM - 3:30PM.