Team Lead, Inventory Control (1st Shift) - City of ...

Job DescriptionOVERVIEW:Under the direction of the Inventory Supervisor or Operations Manager, this position assists in the coordination of the daily activities of the inventory control personnel, acts as a supervisory backup and completes other inventory control functions. Within the scope of this position's responsibilities, the incumbent must apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business processes, increased proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination while at the same time, meeting the corporate values and objectives.ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:Operations Management & Compliance Assist the supervisor in the coordination of cycle counts, research, aisle audits, adjustments, inventory reporting and insures efficient use of time and equipment, ensuring that appropriate records are maintained and that tight inventory control and security is maintained.Acts as liaison between warehouse personnel, CSRs, and the customer.Resolves problems as they occur and ensures that accurate and complete information is conveyed to all concernedDaily review of Book to Book (BTB) report to identify and resolve inventory variances in a timely manner. Maintains records and reports as required. Ensures that inventory records are current and accurate. Prepares and maintains other records as required.Customer Inventory Support Resolves difficult customer inventory problems: Maintains a good working relationship with customers. Reports all customer feedback and assists the other inventory control personnel in resolving customer problems.Coordinate and execute customer requests to scrap obsolete, old, and end of life inventoryTrainingTrains and instruct other users on using inventory management system (PKMS).Safety, Sanitation and SecurityApply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility QualificationsEXPERIENCEGeneral ExperienceMinimum 5 years Inventory control or accountingFamiliar with distribution and warehouse procedures and know inventory control functionsBe a good communicator, both verbal and written have good interpersonal skillsHave good interpersonal skillsBe proficient in data entryMicrosoft Office skillsAbility to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and proceduresMust have good math skillsManagerial Experience NoneADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferredAbility to write legiblyTeamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaborationRespect - extending dignity and respect to all peopleIntegrity - fostering trust and a positive work environmentInnovation - bringing creativity to the workplaceCustomer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focusThe hourly wage for this position is $23.65.Candidates are eligible for the following benefits: • PTO• 6 days sick time• 8 paid holidays• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"• Company Bonus Plan• 401(K) SAVE Plan• Annual Fixed Contribution• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage• Voluntary Benefits• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)• Employee Referral ProgramAbout UsMAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLEAPL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems. AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.EEO Statement for US- The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

Created: 2026-04-02