Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Lead Person in Inventory Control is to maintain efficiency in shipping, receiving, and inventory areas of the KHS facility. This position has primary responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of parts and materials to internal and external customers.

Reports To: Inventory Control Supervisor or Supply Chain Manager

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Acts as stand in for the manager/supervisor when he/she is not in the plant or is unavailable.

• Directs employees on day to day tasks based on priority.
• Maintains order and organization in the stockroom; assists with plans for the layout of stockroom and

other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight and related factors of items stored.

• Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock and related problems.
• Evaluates data in the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERPS) to recommend remedial actions for unusable, slow moving and excess stock.
• Reviews records for accuracy, compliance with established procedures.
• Takes lead role with special and periodic inventories.
• Assists with the preparation of work schedules, help set priorities for the shift and expedites workflow.
• May coordinate special delivery carriers and crating and skidding of machines.
• Demonstrates awareness of and practices safety guidelines and gives feedback to employees on following safety rules; May participate on safety committee.
• Interacts with other department leaders to provide support on inventory needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The lead role has indirect supervision in his group.

Qualifications

The Lead Person (IC) has mastered most of the tasks in his/her group. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Demonstrates Excellent leadership and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills;

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to suggestions and innovative ideas.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Same as jobs in department