UCL Connections | 1305 W Crosby Rd. Carrollton, TX 75006
Salary: $65,000 Annual
Schedule: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Monday–Friday

About UCL Connections

UCL Connections is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Inventory Manager to oversee inventory control, material movement, receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations. The Inventory Manager will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, monitoring incoming and outgoing shipments, coordinating material flow, providing direction to warehouse and material-handling employees, and ensuring daily operations are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This position requires a strong leader who is comfortable giving direction, addressing performance issues, implementing corrective actions, and holding team members accountable while maintaining a professional and productive work environment. The ideal candidate will have previous inventory and warehouse leadership experience, forklift experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing production and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Oversee daily inventory activities to ensure accurate inventory levels and records.
• Monitor inventory transactions and material movement throughout the facility.
• Conduct and oversee cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and damaged materials.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and materials against purchase orders, work orders, receiving documents, and production requirements.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, organized, stored, and easily accessible.
• Maintain accurate inventory information within the company’s inventory/ERP system.
• Identify potential inventory issues before they impact production.
• Establish and maintain organized warehouse locations and inventory-control processes.

Shipping & Receiving

• Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure materials and products are received and shipped accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate receiving activities, including unloading, inspection, counting, labeling, and proper storage of incoming materials.
• Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing lists, shipping documents, and other applicable documentation.
• Monitor outgoing shipments and ensure orders are properly prepared, staged, documented, and loaded.
• Communicate with internal departments regarding shipment status, material availability, shortages, delays, and discrepancies.
• Address shipment issues and escalate significant problems to management when necessary.
• Ensure materials are properly secured and handled to prevent damage or loss.

Team Leadership & Direction

• Lead and provide daily direction to inventory, warehouse, and material-handling employees.
• Assign daily tasks and establish priorities based on production and operational requirements.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Monitor employee productivity, attendance, work quality, safety, and adherence to company procedures.
• Provide coaching and direction when employees are not meeting expectations.
• Address performance concerns promptly and professionally.
• Work with HR and management when formal corrective action or additional intervention is required.
• Help train new employees on inventory, warehouse, material-handling, safety, and company procedures.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and a productive workplace.
• Lead by example and maintain a professional attitude during high-pressure or high-volume periods.

Corrective Actions & Problem Solving

• Identify recurring inventory, shipment, warehouse, or employee performance issues.
• Take appropriate corrective action to prevent problems from continuing.
• Investigate the root cause of inventory discrepancies, shipment errors, material shortages, and process failures.
• Develop practical solutions and communicate expectations clearly to employees.
• Document issues and corrective actions when required.
• Follow company policies and HR procedures when addressing employee performance or conduct concerns.
• Escalate significant operational or personnel issues to management appropriately.

Material Handling & Forklift Operations

• Safely operate a forklift when necessary to support warehouse operations.
• Oversee the safe movement of raw materials, components, finished products, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Ensure materials are properly staged for production.
• Coordinate movement of materials between warehouse and production areas.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Ensure employees follow forklift, warehouse, pedestrian, and material-handling safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure aisles, walkways, staging areas, and emergency access points remain clear.

Production Support

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Management to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor material requirements and communicate potential shortages before they affect production.
• Ensure production teams receive the correct materials and components in a timely manner.
• Assist with material staging, preparation, packaging, and other operational activities when necessary.
• Support the organization during periods of increased production or staffing needs.

Adaptability & Operational Flexibility

Adaptability is an essential requirement of this position.

The Inventory Manager must be willing and able to transition between inventory management, warehouse operations, forklift/material handling, receiving, shipping, production support, and team leadership responsibilities based on daily operational needs.

Priorities may change throughout the day. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Re-prioritize tasks quickly.
• Give clear direction when priorities change.
• Remain calm and organized during high-volume periods.
• Step in and assist with operational duties when necessary.
• Communicate changes effectively to the team.
• Identify problems and take appropriate action.
• Support the overall success of the operation rather than focusing only on one assigned task.

Schedule Requirements

• 1st Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Occasional Saturdays may be required for mandatory overtime based on business needs.
• Must maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
• Must be willing to work additional hours when operational demands require it.
• Shift schedules may occasionally fluctuate based on production requirements.

Required Qualifications

• • Minimum 2 years of inventory control experience required.
  • Minimum 2 years of forklift operating experience required.
  • Previous warehouse, material handling, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing experience.
  • Previous supervisory, lead, or team-management experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide direction and hold employees accountable.
  • Experience addressing performance issues and implementing corrective actions preferred.
  • Experience monitoring shipments and resolving shipping/receiving discrepancies.
  • Strong understanding of inventory control practices.
  • Ability to accurately count, record, track, and reconcile materials.

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory/ERP systems.

• • Ability to read and understand labels, part numbers, work orders, purchase orders, and shipping/receiving documentation.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.

• Must be dependable and maintain consistent attendance.

Leadership Expectations

The Inventory Manager is expected to be a working leader who is actively involved in daily operations.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Set clear expectations.
• Give employees appropriate direction.
• Follow up to ensure tasks are completed.
• Address problems instead of allowing them to continue.
• Provide coaching and accountability.
• Communicate professionally with employees and management.
• Take ownership of inventory and warehouse performance.
• Make decisions based on facts, company procedures, and operational needs.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.
• Know when an issue requires escalation to HR or senior management.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

The Inventory Manager may be required to:

• Operate a forklift.
• Move materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials.
• Work in warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Lift and move materials as required by operational needs.
• Remain on their feet for extended periods.

Employment Expectations

Employees are expected to:

• Arrive on time and prepared to work.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Follow all company safety requirements and procedures.
• Follow established inventory and warehouse processes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members.
• Treat coworkers with professionalism and respect.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Take responsibility for assigned duties.
• Support a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000 annually

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Application Requirements

Candidates must be willing to complete the company’s required background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Required Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years
• Inventory Control: 2 years

Preferred Experience:

• Supervisory/Team Lead experience
• Manufacturing warehouse experience
• Shipping and receiving
• ERP/inventory management systems
• Employee coaching and corrective action