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Team Lead - Inventory Control Specialist III

Generac · Jefferson, WI

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a discrepancy between what the system said and what was actually on the shelf. What did you do?

real experience with root-cause investigation on inventory errors, not just running a count

Describe a time you had to lead a small team on a project or fill in for a supervisor. What was the hardest part?

readiness for the Team Lead piece of the role, since this person will fill in for the Lead when needed

How comfortable are you presenting dashboards or KPIs to a supervisor or a group, and can you give an example?

communication skills and whether they've actually reported metrics upward, not just tracked them

Tell me about a time you had to work across multiple areas of a warehouse or plant in the same day. How did you keep track of everything?

adaptability and organizational skill needed to cover multiple zones as described for ICS III

What does a good relationship with your supervisor look like to you, given this role reports to Production, Materials, or Distribution supervisors?

understanding of the role's limited autonomy and how they manage upward communication

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up master data in SAP for a new part number coming into the warehouse.

whether the candidate actually has hands-on SAP master data experience versus just using SAP for transactions

How do you approach a cycle count when the numbers come back off by a significant amount?

understanding of cycle count methodology and whether they escalate or just adjust blindly

What's your experience creating and processing STOs, and what problems have you run into with them?

whether they've genuinely done stock transport orders or are just familiar with the term

Tell me about a time inventory was excess or obsolete and you had to deal with it. What was the E&O process like at your last job?

direct experience with excess and obsolete inventory handling, a named process in the posting

Have you operated powered equipment like forklifts or pallet jacks? What safety habits do you follow that you wouldn't skip even if you were in a hurry?

safety mindset and honest equipment experience given the physical warehouse setting

Situational

If you had two teams needing your help at the same time, one onsite and one remote, how would you decide where to focus first?

prioritization skills and comfort supporting multiple areas as required at the III level

You're planning the day for your team in the warehouse. Walk me through how you'd communicate that plan and adjust it if something changes mid-shift.

operational planning skills specific to the III-level responsibility of setting daily plans

If a coworker kept making the same inventory entry mistake using the RF scanner, how would you handle that?

peer coaching ability and tact, relevant since this role has some lead responsibilities without full authority

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday Job Summary: The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for tracking inventory and stock changes within a distribution setting. The primary duties of this role include ensuring part quantity is accurate as well as making sure that raw goods are in the right location per the inventory system. In addition, this role may assist with inspecting shipments, maintaining records, adjusting discrepancies and support continuous improvement efforts within the warehouse. This position works inside the warehouse to track items, parts, and products and will work with management to make recommendations for improvement as necessary. Major Responsibilities Inventory Control Specialist I • Learn to operate and become proficient in driving power equipment. • Look up products in the warehouse and identify missing inventory. • Help to research where missing inventory could be located and work to correct errors in the system. • Performs dynamic cycle counts and inventory adjustments. • Use a barcode scanner, computer and/or radio frequency (RF) tool to enter and adjust items into inventory database. Inventory Control Specialist II • ICS I responsibilities. • Monitor inventory changes daily using the inventory or warehouse management system. • Research and correct inventory errors. • Audit warehouse locations and correct defects in records. • May lead a small team on a project. • Ability to present Dashboards, Metrics, and KPI’s. • Locate products in the warehouse and identify missing inventory. Inventory Control Specialist III • ICS I & II responsibilities. • Work on planning and communicating daily plans to the team. • Ability to work in multiple areas of the warehouse or plant. • Set up and control master data in SAP. Minimum Job Requirements Education • High School Diploma or GED Experience • 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or comparable work environment where duties include inventory control. Preferred Job Requirements Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Inventory Control Specialist I • Understands the cycle count methodology.   • Can perform counts and adjustments in SAP as needed. • Has basic computer knowledge and can effectively send out emails to other plants. • Ability to operate equipment safely. • Ability to work independently and efficiently. • Strong organizational skills. • Good problem solving/analyzing skills. • Communicate effectively. Inventory Control Specialist II • Can use SAP to process action reports as directed by Supervisor. • Ability to create and process STO’s. • Effectively use barcode scanner, computer and/or radio frequency tool for performing tasks. • Understand and perform E&O process. • Ability to lead projects with a small team. Inventory Control Specialist III • Ability to fill in for the Lead when necessary.   • Willingness to assist other teams onsite and remotely. Level of Independence : This position will report directly to a Production Supervisor, Materials Supervisor or Distribution Supervisor and has some degree of autonomy. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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