Team Lead

Team Lead Inventory & Print Operations

$21/hr

Shift: M-F, 7 am - 3:30 pm

Literati is a modern children's book company focused on helping kids fall in love with reading at every age and stage. We make it easy to find great books through our school book fairs, school store fundraising platform, and book clubs using a unique mix of expert curation and data science. We're on a mission to help parents ignite a love of learning and a love of life.

The Team Lead Inventory & Print Operations plays a key role in keeping Fulfillment Center operations running smoothly, with a primary focus on inventory accuracy, inventory execution, quality control, and print operations support.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role serves as a floor leader and subject matter expert who understands how inventory, print production, fulfillment, and other warehouse functions work together. The Team Lead monitors operations, identifies barriers, supports associates, and helps ensure work is completed safely, accurately, on time, and to standard.

This role will take ownership of inventory execution within the Fulfillment Center while also providing hands-on support to Print Operations and other areas as needed. The Team Lead will troubleshoot operational issues, help direct labor and workflow, monitor performance, and help execute plans developed by the Leadership team.

Inventory & Quality

• Own day-to-day inventory execution and help ensure inventory is accurate, organized, and available to support fulfillment and print operations.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate inventory variances, and research root causes of discrepancies.
• Support annual physical inventory and additional inventory audits.
• Monitor key titles to ensure inventory levels and execution align with business needs.
• Review daily sales orders, paid and eFair orders and unfilled orders
• Execute inventory plans developed by Leadership and communicate opportunities or barriers to leadership.
• Support inventory transfers and ensure inventory is properly accounted for throughout the process.
• Assist with semi-annual schematics and other inventory planning initiatives.

Print & Operations Support

• Support Print Operations and other warehouse functions as needed to keep overall production on track.
• Understand how inventory, print, fulfillment, and other operational areas impact one another.
• Monitor workflow across the floor and identify barriers that may affect production, quality, or timelines.
• Step in to support production priorities and help redirect workflow in partnership with Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
• Help ensure associates are on task, on time, and working to established standards.
• Serve as a floor-level point of contact for operational questions and problem solving.

About You

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous warehouse, fulfillment, inventory, or production experience
• Experience operating lift equipment, such as a cherry picker
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Task-oriented with the ability to prioritize competing needs
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines
• Comfortable walking and standing for extended periods of time
• Able to lift and move materials as required for the role
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment

We'd Love to See

• Experience with inventory control and cycle counting
• Experience analyzing and compiling data
• Experience training or mentoring others
• Strong math and Excel skills
• High standards for quality and accuracy
• Experience interpreting and executing operational plans
• Strong communication and cooperation skills
• A commitment to operational excellence
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop practical solutions
• Knowledge of books, book categories, and/or publishing
• Experience working across multiple warehouse or production functions
• A proactive mindset and willingness to jump in where support is needed

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Mobility and Standing : This position requires the ability to remain standing and moving throughout the shift. Candidates should be comfortable being on their feet for extended periods of time to perform job duties successfully.
• Lifting Requirements : The role involves occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to safely lift, carry, and maneuver items within this weight range as part of their regular duties.
• Flexibility and Dexterity : Regular activities include bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. These movements are integral to performing tasks associated with the role, such as handling materials, operating machinery, or completing manual tasks.

We offer medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, short-term disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and Paid Time Off.

We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy. We also recognize that some people particularly underrepresented groups, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc. may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn't a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular or spectacularly strange places, we love a good story.