Inventory Control Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving & Inbound Logistics
• LTL Freight Inspection: Inspect incoming Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight deliveries for accuracy, quality, and damage.
• Parts Check-In: Systematically check in purchased parts and fabrication (Fab) deliveries against purchase orders.
• Material Transfers: Coordinate the physical transfer and routing of parts immediately upon receipt and delivery.
• Inventory Control & Auditing
• Cycle Counting: Coordinate and execute scheduled sectional cycle counts to maintain inventory integrity.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Research inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and perform necessary system reconciliations.
• Obsolescence Management: Monitor stock levels and systematically identify, recommend, and process obsolete inventory for scrap.
• Warehouse Organization & Location Management
• Put-Away & Labeling: Put away stock items and ensure all inventory is accurately labeled and easily identifiable.
• Space Management: Actively manage and optimize the bin and rack locations for both purchased parts and FAB parts to maximize efficiency.
• Production Support & Administration
• Job Issuance: Issue inventory and parts to active jobs and projects as required by production schedules.
• Work Order Management: Complete and close out work orders in the inventory management system in a timely manner.
• Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse and production operations.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with a minimum of five (5) years of inventory experience.
• 3 or more years’ experience in a business supporting hard goods manufacturing
• 3 or more years’ experience with an ERP System; Sage Mas90/100 preferred
• Experience with Just in Time inventory
• Logistics and Safety Stock experience
• Supply chain management
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
• Able to perform mathematical computations and apply concepts of fractions and percentages to practical situations.

Key Competencies:

• Honest and Trustworthy
• High degree of integrity
• Leads by Example and with Character
• Loyal, reliable, hard-working, and competent
• Leads by Example and with Character
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Conflict Management and Resolution
• Inspirational

Supervisory Responsibility - this position does not have supervisory requirements. It does provide day-to-day guidance, direction, and support to employees to ensure efficient workflow and operations.

Work Environment - this job operates in a clerical office setting.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - this is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel – No travel is required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications – must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Other Duties - note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO/AAP Statement

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. All other applications must be submitted online.