INVENTORY CONTROL TEAM LEAD Location : AUSTIN, TX, United States Job Family : Support Job Type : Regular Posted : Aug 12, 2025 Job ID : 58910 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Responsible for continuous improvement and sustainment of PSC Inventory integrity. Leads or contributes to HPTs to improve safety culture and reduce risks in processes affecting inventory control. Assures robust cycle count and annual physical inventory process and results. Drives continuous improvement by tracking errors and driving root cause solutions. Leads or contributes to problem solving for any discrepancy where physical count does not match system. Implements slotting strategies to improve inventory control performance. Assures inventory is active, eliminates non-moving inventory. Scope/Supervision and Interaction: ___ Has Direct Reports _X_ Does Not Have Direct Reports Essential Functions: + Cycle Count Program Owner – Assures randomized 2X/year is sustained. Leads Continuous Improvement to achieve goals. + Annual Physical Inventory Owner – Leads process and continuous improvement to achieve goals. + Drives Continuous improvement of Inventory Control to achieve goals in Cycle Count Variance, Location Accuracy %, Inventory Control Error Rate % and Aged in Transit. May also include goals such as PLISC and Dock to Stock time. + Leads/Supports Inventory CTRL Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis for IC Team and/or Warehouse NHPTs. + Assure solutions implemented by appropriate Warehouse NHPT value stream(s). + Investigates best practices and technology for Inventory Control. Standardizes processes. + Supports Problem Solving of invoice or shipment errors as needed (these errors may not be IC issues). + Approves inventory adjustments up to set limit. + Slot Management Process & Strategy Owner, including New/Resize/Moves, Slot identifier system, Overflow process, Safety Gold Zone, Productivity/Step Reduction, Minimizing duplicate locations. + Develops & maintains Standard Work & cadence for slot management optimization performed by Inventory Control Specialist(s). + Develops & Implements Strategies to reduce Dead Inventory to raise warehouse capacity. + As required, performs general warehouse team lead responsibilities not directly related to inventory control. Parker considers this position safety-sensitive and therefore pre-employment testing for cannabis will be required as a condition of hire. See drug test section of job posting for more information. + Basic computer, software & data analysis skills. + 1-3 years of experience in inventory control and/or warehouse & customer service processes that impact Inventory Control. + Experience with Parker Lean systems and Teams preferred. + Problem Solving competency to execute basic problem-solving steps (10 Step, 8D, A3 etc.) and implement actions. + Moderate written and verbal communication skills to present findings, action plans & strategies. + Collaboration skills to drive processes improvement to NHPTs within PSC and share best practice & standards with other PSCs & Divisions. + Team oriented. Ability to work in a team environment and ability to facilitate a group or coach 1 on 1 with a positive and motivating approach. + Team building skills, ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges. Serve as model by promoting new ideas and positive change. + Training skills, aptitude and/or experience. + Basic Business Acumen. + Thorough understanding & adherence to Parker’s values and respect in the workplace policies. + Demonstrated Leadership experience. Additional Comments: + The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: $25.00/hourly-$30.00/hourly + Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: + Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. + 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay + Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay + Career development and tuition reimbursement + Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. + Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. + Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. Parker is committed to providing team members an Empowered, Inclusive and Values driven work environment that encourages learning and personal growth. We would love to have YOU on our TEAM! APPLY TODAY!! Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 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