DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Team Lead, Inventory

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeHainesport • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $22 - $28 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material handling equipment operation, inventory management, and compliance auditing within a logistics environment. Proficient in data entry, reporting, and team leadership to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Material Handling Equipment OperationInventory ManagementWMS FunctionsForklift CertificationData Entry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate material handling equipment (MHE) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory
  • Perform computer data entry for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance
  • Assist the supervisor/manager with facility compliance and oversee inventory associates and staff functions
  • Delegate work and responsibility to subordinates
  • Oversee scheduled shifts and evaluate inventory staff and subordinates
  • Analyze daily and directed cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and perpetual records
  • Audit daily error reports and make corrections
  • Generate monthly and year-to-date cycle-count variance data from WMS reports
  • Analyze material in/out transactions for validity against product structure
  • Report miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action
  • Lead physical inventory distribution
  • Research inventory issues using the online Inventory Audit Trail
  • Prepare monthly reports on major problems and project or assignment updates
  • Perform additional duties such as in-transit reports and shipping adjustments
  • Assist with associate relations, training, startup meetings, and team development
  • Audit the warehouse for safety, security, quality, and cleanliness compliance
  • Communicate with DSV representatives and clients; prepare corrective/preventive actions, reports, attendance follow-ups, counseling memos, and evaluations
  • Coordinate operations with the manager to meet daily objectives and report operational issues
  • Provide motivational guidance and communicate labor/equipment needs to management
  • Develop team leaders and ensure associate expectations are met
  • Assist leadership and participate in cross-training activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 1 year experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment
  • Able to operate MHE
  • Able to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months
  • Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
  • Basic computer skills
  • RF Scanners
  • WMS functions
  • English reading, writing, and verbal skills
  • Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for verifying product quantities and counting inventory
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
  • Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends
  • Must work overtime as dictated by business, mandatory or voluntary
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, handle/finger, sit, reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, kneel, and lift/carry/push/pull 21–50 pounds
  • Preferred: 1–3 years’ experience in an inventory department
  • Preferred: 1–3 years forklift experience
  • Preferred: Current or prior MHE certification

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Benefits offerings, eligibility, coverage options, and plan details available through the DSV Benefits Showcase; offerings may vary by location and division
  • Opportunity for cross-training and knowledge development in multiple departments
  • Career growth and development opportunities

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Hard Skills
Material Handling EquipmentInventory CountingData EntryCycle Count AnalysisMathematical SkillsRF ScannersInventory Audit Trail ResearchReport GenerationCompliance AuditingCorrective Action Implementation
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailAdaptabilityTeam DevelopmentCommunicationMotivational Guidance
Certifications & Qualifications
Forklift Training ProgramMHE Certification
Industry Keywords
LogisticsDistributionWarehouse OperationsInventory ManagementSafety Compliance