Lead Inventory Clerk

Kenco Logistics Inventory Clerk

At Kenco Logistics, you're more than just a team memberyou're part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forwardone shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Inventory Clerk maintains inventory levels and accuracy in a distribution center. This position is responsible for reporting, physical inventory, and system audits and for utilizing the inventory management system to prepare and track materials and products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs. Various sites may require additional support based on the nature of the business. This could include, but is not limited to, product holds/releases, recalls, and returns. In addition, specific practices and/or regulations may exist (i.e. food safety).

Functions

• Maintain perpetual inventory of materials and products and generates applicable inventory reports.
• Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits and track and monitor all damaged product in inventory; provide necessary reports to leadership.
• Verify clerical inventory records against physical inventory counts; investigates and reports discrepancies.
• May coordinate product recalls, holds/releases, product infestation audits.
• May monitor pest control program if required at site.
• If responsible for quality functions:
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times (i.e. SQFI, FDA or other customer needs).
• Facilitates quality/regulated training and coordinates the sites quality management program.
• Maintains the sites quality management portal and may draft/revise site SOPs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; associate degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. Based on the site, industry specific (i.e. food grade) experience may be required.
• Familiar with ISO requirements preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail
• Pass Background and Drug screen

Competencies

• Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• No Travel Requirements

Disclosures

• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

The approximate pay range for this job is:

$19.31 - $28.93

Benefits offered:

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days