Inventory control/shipping-receiving vs receiving lead

Differences between inventory control/shipping-receiving and receiving lead duties and responsibilities

Inventory control/shipping-receiving example responsibilities.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels after final assembly and inspection to ensure on time delivery in a warehouse setting using WMS.
• Communicate inventory information with inter-officials.
• Communicate inventory information with inter-officials.

Receiving lead example responsibilities.

• Manage distribution costs; maintain contracts with shipping companies; organize mass mailings using USPS.
• Implement an operating WMS that work in conjunction with wrist mount RF units for optimum pick productivity.
• Allocate necessary space for stock rotation and assist with proper FIFO process.
• Supply production areas with materials using FIFO to ensure flow of production.
• Inspect product following spec and ISO procedures and enter receiver into system.
• Check all incoming products against shipping labels or BOL's to ensure the accuracy of the shipment.
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