1. Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC • Private
In-State Tuition
$3,926
Enrollment
9,835
As an Inventory Control Lead, it's your job to keep your team in line with your inventory management. You'll be responsible for keeping track of the inbound and outbound products, documenting and monitoring the processes, and resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise.
Having strong leadership and communications skills are not only required for this position, but it'll give you a boost when working with your team. By motivating them to stay safe, efficient, and timely, your processes will continue with fewer mistakes and hit deadline limits with less hassle. As you and your team continue to work and function together well, these positive outcomes become the new norm.
You'll need to have a number of years of experience either with your team or in a similar inventory management position. The highest degree that's typically required is a high school diploma/GED, with safety certification being a bonus on your resume. An Inventory Control Lead typically makes about $48,000 a year, on average, in the U.S.
