About MBG California

Established in 1989, Mexcor is a family-owned, multi-generational importer & distributor of alcohol beverages headquartered in Houston, Texas. Mexcor and its family of businesses include MBG and Mexcor International, among many other companies. Founded by Celia Villanueva and joined by her son Eduardo Morales in 2014, Mexcor has grown to be the 3rd largest alcohol beverage distributor in Texas, the 4th largest spirits distributor in Florida and 6th in California. Mexcor has cultivated and established a network of partnerships with over 140 regional distributors and control states resulting in reach and presence in all 50 states in the US. Mexcor offers a carefully curated, diverse portfolio of top-quality brands sourced from all over the world and strives to provide exceptional levels of service to our business partners every day.

We are guided by our primary PURPOSE, our CORE VALUES and our RESPONSIBILITIES towards our ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY.

Morales Beverage Group of California seeks a Inventory Control Lead for the Ontario, CA location. We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Inventory Control Manager / Operations Analyst, the Inventory Control Lead is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory management within the warehouse and transportation operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures. This role involves coordinating with various departments, managing the Inventory Control Coordinator, implementing best practices to optimize inventory processes, and supporting with admin work as necessary.

MORALES BEVERAGE GROUP VALUES

All-In: Being Accountable; If it’s to be, it’s up to me.
People: Growing and building partnerships within a family dynamic.
Future Thinking: Innovative and disruptive in our approach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Management:

Oversee daily inventory activities, ensuring accurate record-keeping and inventory levels.
Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventories.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
Receive and process inbound shipments.
Operate forklift equipment as required.

Leadership and Supervision:

Supervise and provide guidance to the Inventory Control Coordinator.
Train, mentor, and develop team members to achieve high performance.
Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback.
Delegate tasks and ensure their timely completion.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and implement best practices.
Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory control.

Collaboration:

Work closely with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
Collaborate with other departments to address inventory-related issues and improve accuracy.

Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Prepare and analyze inventory reports, providing insights and recommendations to management.
Manage and respond to emails directed to the Inventory Control (IC) team.
Provide administrative support as needed.

COMPETENCIES

Planning: Accurately scopes out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments.
Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Seeks diverse input from others and weighs information before making decisions.
Process Management: Good at figuring out the necessary processes to get things done. Knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflows.
Managing and Measuring Work: Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions. Sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results.
Developing Others: Provides constructive feedback to others and helps them improve their skills. Is a people builder; motivates others to improve performance.

BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS

Collaborate with peers and the Inventory Control Supervisor to strategize on issues that disrupt goal achievement
A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department leaders and executive leadership with the purpose of:
- Being approachable at all times
- Being known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance
Desire to deliver excellence – Always looking for the very best product in what we do
Living Above the Line – Exhibiting ownership, accountability and responsibility
Engaged – Ensuring we all care about MBG and the work we do, from the top - down
Responsive – We do what we say in a timely manner
Respected – As professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do
Confident – Trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to repeatedly lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds.
Capability to reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and stretch as needed.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, hands-on approach to tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
1-3 years of experience in a warehouse or inventory control (IC) work required.
1-3 years of prior leadership experience required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word preferred.
Previous inventory control experience is a plus.
Forklift experience is an advantage.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work occasional weekend hours.
Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.
This role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed. Each employee is assigned a regular start time on their first day, which remains in effect unless the role or schedule changes due to business need. When possible, schedule changes will be communicated at least one week in advance. Employees are expected to stay until all assigned duties are completed.
Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Morales Beverage Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment with Morales Beverage Group is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Morales Beverage Group, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

The pay range for this role is:
22 - 25 USD per hour(MBG California Warehouse)

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