Inventory Control Lead

Inventory Control LeadReports to: Warehouse ManagerEmployment type: Full-timeWork environment: Food production and distribution facility (refrigerated, and freezer areas)Position SummaryThe Inventory Control Lead is responsible for maintaining accurate, real-time inventory records across raw materials, fresh-finished, and frozen-finished products. The role requires strict First-In-First-Out (FIFO) rotation to protect product quality, food safety, and Customer satisfaction. Reduction in rework and scrap (improving the overall yield), and cycle-count accuracy will be two of the KPI's associated with the success of this position.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain inventory accuracy for materials and products through cycle counts, physical counts, and system reconciliation.Enforce and monitor FIFO rotation across all product categories to minimize spoilage, expiration, and waste, and to ensure the oldest eligible stock is used or shipped first.Use Schweid's inventory systems to understand material / product movement and adherence to scanning expectations from receiving, through production and shipment.Manage and verify product locations, ensuring items are stored in the correct locations, and that the physical warehouse matches the data in the system.Monitor lot codes, production dates, and expiration/code dates, flagging aging or at-risk inventory for prompt action including working with Quality and Planning to assign aging product codes to current orders.Work with Operations and Warehouse to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Collaborate to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.Uphold cold-chain integrity and temperature-controlled handling standards for frozen and fresh product.Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality requirements (e.g., HACCP, GMPs, and applicable FDA/USDA guidelines) and maintain accurate related records.Communicate inventory status, validate shortages, and provide feedback to Scheduling and Operations.Assist with periodic reporting on dry inventory levels and reconcile with usage to identify shrinkage / waste.It is expected that this role will collaborate with other departments and influence (without authority) the behaviors of those making inventory moves.