Position Summary
4th Shift: Friday-Sunday | 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Location: Fairburn, GA
Shift Differential Included
We are seeking a dependable and hands-on Inventory Lead to oversee inventory accuracy and support daily warehouse operations on our 4th shift team. This role is responsible for leading cycle counts, inventory audits, discrepancy investigations, and inventory control activities while ensuring the accurate movement of materials throughout the facility. The Inventory Lead provides day-to-day guidance to warehouse team members, supports receiving and shipping operations, and partners with production, planning, and operations teams to maintain safe, organized, and efficient warehouse processes. This position utilizes RF scanning technology and inventory management systems, including WMS, SAP, and SCALE, to ensure inventory integrity and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily inventory activities, including cycle counts, inventory audits, and physical inventory counts.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Provide day-to-day direction and support to inventory and warehouse team members.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse, production, planning, shipping, receiving, and other relevant teams to ensure inventory accuracy and support operational needs.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely transaction processing within inventory systems.
- Support receiving, stocking, material movement, and shipping activities as needed.
- Utilize RF scanners, WMS, SAP, SCALE, and other inventory management tools to record and track inventory transactions.
- Train and onboard employees on inventory procedures, transaction accuracy, and inventory control best practices.
- Communicate inventory issues, operational risks, and process improvements to leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes, material flow, and warehouse efficiency.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, or a related environment.
- Experience performing cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliations.
- Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Basic computer skills, including data entry, spreadsheets, and inventory tracking systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Previous lead, coordinator, or team-guidance experience.
- Experience with SAP, SCALE, or other ERP systems.
- Forklift and/or pallet jack experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
Inventory Management
- Inventory control and reconciliation
- Cycle counting and auditing
- Root cause analysis and discrepancy resolution
- ERP and warehouse management systems
- Inventory transaction accuracy
- Material flow management
- Inventory reporting and data analysis
Leadership & Communication
- Team guidance and coaching
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Prioritization and organization
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Continuous improvement mindset
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the warehouse.
- Ability to safely lift and move materials as required for the position.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment and work in an active warehouse environment.
Why Join Us?
Join a team where inventory accuracy, teamwork, and operational excellence drive success. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on warehouse performance while developing leadership skills and contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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