DC Team Leader - Mocksville

JOB SUMMARY:

Leads and coordinates all inventory control and related distribution activities within the Central Distribution Center. This role is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and team performance while supervising the Inventory Analyst and supporting broader distribution functions relating to inventory. The Inventory Team Lead drives improvements in processes, reporting, and cross-functional coordination to support safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.

This is an Inventory-Focused role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

          Leadership & Operations

• Provide daily communication, direction, and workload prioritization for inventory and distribution activities.
• Supervise, train, and develop Inventory team members, ensuring strong performance, accuracy, and continuous skill growth.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately while reviewing work for completeness and accuracy.
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping requirements; address performance concerns as needed.
• Assign and coordinate personnel, support cross-training, and foster a motivated, high-performing team.
• Support inbound/outbound operations, including load planning, organization for promotions/resets, and resolving fulfillment issues.
• Maintain time, production, and departmental records while ensuring operational efficiency and equipment readiness.
• Conduct safety oversight, risk assessments, and accident investigations as required.
   

          Inventory Control, Accuracy & Improvement

• Oversee cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and discrepancy resolution to ensure system accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory across finished goods, WIP, returns, scrap, and supplies.
• Ensure proper handling and system processing of receipts, put-away, returns, and damaged goods.
• Manage inventory locations, picking efficiency, and warehouse organization.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and other teams to resolve inventory and product issues.
• Monitor key metrics (inventory accuracy, service levels, short shipments, past due orders) and drive improvements.
• Review and approve Min/Max levels, inventory policies, and system updates.
• Lead process improvements and special projects to optimize inventory control and reduce costs.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an Inventory Team Lead.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an Inventory Team Lead.  An Inventory Team Lead may be asked to perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, including cycle counting, reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and returns processing.
• Understanding of inventory systems (ERP/WMS), inventory locator systems, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Min/Max planning, inventory policies, and fulfillment strategies.
• Leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train, coach, and develop team members, including Inventory Analysts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret data, generate reports, and drive performance improvements based on key metrics.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments (Quality, Production, Logistics).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety practices, compliance standards, and risk management in a warehouse setting.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to lead process enhancements and special projects.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $52,050 USD - $61,776 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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