Inventory Manager/Lead $30-$35/HR + $120 PD

Job Title: Inventory Manager

Location: Windsor Locks, Connecticut (on-site warehouse)
Schedule: 40 hours per week M-F for 4-weeks
Pay Rate: $30–$35/hr $130/day per diem (if applicable)
Employment Type: Contract

Inventory Manager Overview

This contract Inventory Manager will support our client managing a conveyor installation project, by overseeing inventory operations in a rented warehouse supporting a major logistics customer. This role owns receiving, tracking, placement, and accountability of all materials and equipment entering the site, while leading a small on-site team.

You will replace an existing Inventory Manager who is transitioning to another location, ensuring continuity with minimal disruption.

Inventory Manager Key Responsibilities

• Receive and log 100% of inbound material shipments, including verification against BOLs and packing slips
• Maintain accurate inventory records using Excel-based tracking tools
• Direct placement and organization of incoming materials within the warehouse
• Track and trace equipment and materials from receipt through deployment
• Lead and coordinate 2–3 temporary skilled laborers, assigning daily priorities
• Serve as the on-site inventory point of contact for AEGIS project stakeholders
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory counts or documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment

Inventory Manager Requirements

• 2+ years of inventory or warehouse management experience
• Proven experience receiving shipments and managing documentation (BOLs, packing slips, asset logs)
• Hands-on experience tracking inventory using Excel (WMS or ERP experience not required)
• Prior experience leading or supervising small teams (2–3 people)
• Ability to work independently in a project-based warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Work Environment

• On-site warehouse setting
• Active, hands-on role involving movement throughout the facility
• Direct collaboration with project leadership and installation teams

Why This Role

• Clear scope and ownership over inventory operations
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule
• Competitive hourly rate for contract work
• Exposure to a large-scale conveyor installation project with a national logistics client