Receiving and Inventory Lead

Job Description

Job Description

The Career :

Are you passionate about innovation, quality, and making a difference? If so, great news - QA1 is looking for a talented Receiving and Inventory Lead to join our Lakeville based team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge products that not only meet but exceed industry expectations. As a member of the QA1 team, you’ll be responsible for leading the inventory control process to ensure the accuracy of the physical inventory and leading the receiving team to ensure accurate and efficient receipt of all inbound shipments. You’ll support the Area Manager, and your success in this role will depend on your ability to manage all inbound and outbound operations orders, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

What You Will do :

• Manage all inbound and outbound operational orders, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Oversee the receipt and routing of Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Safely and efficiently unload incoming shipments and maintain an organized, efficient loading dock.
• Respond promptly to the light dispatch system to support operational flow.
• Accurately store received materials in designated locations and execute quality sampling procedures per company standards.
• Support management in leading area daily operations as needed.
• Review and reconcile cycle count histories, initiating recounts or searches to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and complete open inventory transactions to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Lead weekly cycle count meetings, reporting on reactive and proactive activities and overall inventory health.
• Analyze inventory variances and recommend training or process improvements to address root causes.
• Direct and conduct daily cycle count activities, including reactive counts in response to discrepancies, and communicate findings.
• Support inventory control projects and initiates as assigned.

The Critical Skills and Experience You’ll Need :

The Company :

QA1 is a privately held industry leader in performance shocks, suspension components, rod ends, spherical bearings and related accessories for the motorsports and industrial markets. With multiple U.S.-based manufacturing facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology, we’re proud to offer high-quality products that meet the rigorous demands of our customers.

What sets QA1 apart is our unique, cohesive culture built on our core values : Create Solutions, Earn It, People Centric, Do the Right Thing . These guiding principles shape everything we do, from the products we build to the way we collaborate. Many of our 200+ team members are passionate racers or automotive enthusiasts, while others bring expertise from various industrial sectors, creating a rich and dynamic workforce. Our work environment is not just about getting the job done; it’s about having fun, feeling supported, and knowing that every individual’s contributions are crucial to our collective success. We’re more than just a company—we’re a tight-knit, high-performing team driven to deliver exceptional experiences to our customers and one another every day.

The Rewards :

At QA1, we understand that high-performance teams deserve high-performance rewards. That's why we offer a comprehensive set of benefits designed to keep our team members fueled, motivated, and achieving their career goals. We support our team, ensuring they have the resources to perform at their best, achieve financial success, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our rewards include :

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Interested or Know Someone Who Is?

If this opportunity and our team-oriented culture align with your career goals, please visit www.QA1.net for more information and to apply. We carefully review every application received. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to multicultural understanding and enriching our diverse community. To ensure a safe and secure workplace, QA1 conducts criminal background checks and drug screenings for all new hires.