Inventory Control Lead

Posted:
7/2/2026, 11:16:15 AM

Location(s):
Tar Heel, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

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Key Accountabilities: 

  • Performs inventory adjustments, batch code corrections, and cycle count corrections 

  • Releases products from quality hold, and responds to internal customer e-mails relating to inventory issues 

  • Train employees in inventory processes and provides inventory assistance to operations employees 

  • Responsible for escalating any issues that arise during the shift, if necessary 

  • Ensure that employees are working safely, and following all work rules 

  • Ensure that inventory issues are being addressed by the department and that these issues are communicated to the Inventory Control Manager 

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills: 

 

  • High school diploma or general equivalency degree required.  

  • One year of related experience is required. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desired. 

  • Experience in a role managing multiple priorities is highly desirable 

  • Experience with warehouse management systems is required. Candidates must have strong computer skills 

  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills 

 

Physical Demands: You will be constantly standing, walking, riding, carrying, twisting, bending, balancing, seeing, hearing, and handling paperwork. You will regularly be lifting objects weighing from less than 20 lbs. to 60 lbs.  

 

Relocation Package Available No

EEO Information

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