Inventory Lead

Inventory Lead

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: DFW DC Shift: 3rd Pay Rate: $28.74 $30.37

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure inventory accuracy through directed Cycle Counting, researching discrepancies, implementing corrective actions and ensuring completion of corrective actions.
• Perform material counts.
• Verify reported inventory vs. against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count or investigate and report reasons for discrepancies.
• Audit product transfers and receipts for PO accuracy and adherence to DFW CSC specifications.
• Investigate and report back on customer reported errors internally to 11th St. Purchasing Department.
• Generate bar code labels and label product for ID purposes.
• Perform Inventory control transactions and report major discrepancies to Operations Manager.
• Cross train for a variety of supervisory and clerical roles in the warehouse and ability to fill in as needed.

Environmental/Safety

• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.
• Follow prescribed safety rules/procedures in an effort to prevent injury to self and others.
• Seek the assistance and advice of safety representatives on matters concerning safe practices, policies and/or procedures and provide support for all safety committee activity.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Report environmental and safety policy violations to supervision/management.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Normal warehouse working conditions, shift schedule may vary.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50-75 pounds.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

Personal Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and write legibly.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions explicitly.
• Judgments concerning operation of department are encountered.
• Must have outstanding work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse operating systems.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Must be able to work well with others.

Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked) Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.