Job Opening: Experienced Inventory Lead

Client in Durham area looking for an experienced Inventory Technician Lead! 

Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm and some OT as needed- 22 an hour

Job description:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of inventory staff: receiving, storing, issuing, transferring and staging materials.

• Lead and execute periodic cycle counts and full physical inventories; reconcile actual counts vs system records and investigate discrepancies.

• Monitor inventory accuracy, stock levels (minimums/maximums), rotates, obsolete stock, and material usage; escalate issues as needed.

• Ensure inventory data integrity in the ERP/WMS system: item master data, bin locations, part numbers, status codes and adjustments.

• Collaborate with procurement, operations, field service, manufacturing and maintenance to forecast material needs and avoid stock-outs or excess.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in inventory processes: labeling, storage layout, bin management, pull-flow, lean practices.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and material handling procedures; maintain clean and organized storage areas.

• Train, mentor and coach team members on best practices, systems usage, inventory policies and standard operating procedures.

• Generate regular inventory reports and metrics (e.g., accuracy rate, cycle count variance, on-hand value, shrinkage) and present findings to management.

• Assist with shipping/receiving tasks as needed (e.g., special shipments, rush issues) and help coordinate with logistics.

Why Work for EmployBridge

• Steady, long-term job opportunities with top local employers

• Weekly pay and competitive hourly rates

• Health, dental, and vision benefits available

• Free online training and certification programs through our Better WorkLife Academy

• Safe, team-oriented work environments

• Friendly local staff to help you succeed and grow

• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in inventory control or warehouse operations, with at least 1-2 years in a lead/supervisory role managing a team of 6 to 10 employees.

• Experience in a manufacturing, field service or industrial environment is highly beneficial.

• Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle, etc.). 

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify root causes of inventory discrepancies.

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to train and motivate team members.

• Comfortable working in a warehouse/industrial environment: physical lifting (e.g., up to 50 lbs), standing/walking for extended periods, operating material handling equipment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to generate reports.

• Familiarity with lean/continuous improvement is a plus.