Job Description
Job Summary
The Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring optimal stock levels, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing stock discrepancies, supporting timely order fulfillment, and ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Primary Duties
- Perform regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances
- Verify inventory quantities and locations
- Update inventory records in inventory management system
- Use of RF handheld device
- Operate motorized industrial equipment
- Collaborate with purchasing, receiving and production teams to ensure inventory accuracy
- Monitor Inventory for obsolescence or damage product
- Assist in handling of returns or quarantined inventory
- Assist with receiving, stocking, labeling, and organizing materials and products
- Support order picking and packing processes when required to ensure timely order fulfillment
- Inventory layout optimization for efficient storage and retrieval of inventory
- Track inventory movements, adjustments, and transfers between locations
- Operate and update inventory control systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Provide feedback and inventory insights to internal teams to improve forecasting and replenishment planning.
- Follow all safety protocols and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Participate in warehouse audits, process improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings
- Ensure inventory storage areas are clearly labeled, accessible, and safe
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to inventory control
- Operate within standard operating procedures
- Maintain neat, clean and well-organized work area
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Excellent math, counting, and analytical skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to identify and resolve inventory-related problems independently
- Proven track record of accuracy, safety, and reliability
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team setting
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience using inventory systems (e.g., SAP preferred) and handheld RF devices
- Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred but not required
- Good performance, accuracy, and safety records – no active warnings in file
- Good Attendance
- Ability to lift, pack and stack up to 50 pounds in proper manner
- Self-motivated & detail oriented
- Adhere to all safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to pass the motorized industrial equipment test and obtain license/certification
- Ability to adapt, accepts, and promotes changes while encouraging a team environment to achieve business goals
Physical Requirement:
- Ability to lift, carry, pack, and stack up to 50 lbs. in a safe and proper manner
- Capability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
- Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and devices as needed
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of this Job, the contributor is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The contributor is frequently required to reach, push, pull and lift with hands and arms.
- Warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures (may be hot/cold depending on season)
- Exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and dust
- Required to wear safety equipment and follow all company safety guidelines
Education / Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
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