Inventory Warehouse Technician Team Leader
CurrentUses SAP to do inventory control, process requests for materials and other items, does freight and small parcel shipments (including hazmat, possesses hazmat certification for FedEx Ground shipments), engages in robust communications via email, Microsoft Teams, etc., for problem solving, addressing inquiries, etc. --- verifies batches and expiration dates of outgoing and incoming materials against what has been received or against what is to be sent. Reports inventory issues to either the supervisors within my department, or with the purchasing department (buyers). Communicates issues with buyers to take the initiative/handle situations before they turn into problems, and also to expedite shipments for much needed materials, where applicable. Leads and directs others to keep workflow constant and orders processed in a timely manner. Also teaches others goods issued, goods transfers, etc., in SAP, to new hires, as well as teaches others how to use power equipment (forklift, reach truck, etc.), process FedEx Freight and other shipments, etc. --- Has also given facility tours, explaining the request processing system from "email inbox to dock". Studies inventory and purchasing reports, reporting discrepancies and backorder status to relevant parties. Does cycle counts, discrepancy fixes, and looks at activity monitors and order request history to address irregular request activity (when 24 cases are accidentally requested instead of 24 bottles, etc.) and to prevent overages and shortages of outbound materials.