Inventory Control Specialist

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Supports the outflow and inflow of inventory and storage activities in the company. 

• Assists in developing and initiating control policies and procedures and in planning activities that relate to inventory control within the organization. 

• Keeps track of large amounts of inventory using scanning devices or computerized inventory systems, and ensures all items are appropriately & safely stored. 

• Supports the maintenance of accurate inventory levels and ensures the optimal inventory is ready for use. Damaged product is to be identified & dispositioned promptly. 

• Works with members of the warehouse staff and sales support. 

• Support efforts for IC teams to identify, document, communicate via emails and make necessary location and inventory status changes to D365 for quality issues including damaged product and supplier mistakes 

• Determines and investigates misidentified or out-of-balance items and helps determine the causes for the discrepancies. 

• Investigates problems in the warehouse inventory system and executes necessary improvements towards better business performance, which centers on customer satisfaction. 

• Performs inventory verifications & cycle counts as needed and keeps the Inventory Control Lead and IC manager updated regarding inventory discrepancies. 

• Meet all deadlines as established by the Inventory Control Lead or the Inventory Control Manager.  

• Supports the outflow and inflow of inventory and storage activities in the company. 

• Assists in developing and initiating control policies and procedures and in planning activities that relate to inventory control within the organization. 

• Complies without exception with all company safety guidelines. 

• Perform general housekeeping duties according to the Lead or members of the Operations management team 

• Other duties as assigned by management.  

Key Skills: 

• Previous experience as a warehouse operations worker 

• Ability to communicate effectively with different departments across multiple sites 

• Ability to apply logic and problem-solving methods 

• Ability to safely drive forklifts and order pickers 

• Working knowledge of MS Windows (specifically Outlook, Word, & Excel) 

• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions 

Desired Skills and Experience:  

• Forklift Certified 

• Working knowledge of MS Windows / warehouse management system 

• 1 years’ experience in an inventory control related job 

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 

• Previous experience in a medium to large scale product warehouse shipping / receiving operation 

Education and Certifications: 

H.S. diploma / GED OR 1 month experience or training operating in a warehouse, distribution environment 

Minimum Physical and Environmental Requirements:  

• Visual Abilities: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, read reports, create presentations and use a computer system. 

• Hearing: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students. 

• Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems. 

• Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings. 

• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

• Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

• Predictable attendance on site  

• Using a standard computer keyboard and monitor 

• 50 pounds. with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions and may be stressful at times. 

• Exposure to machinery with moving parts 

• Exposure to moderate noise level (less than noise hazard) 

• Non-Climate control warehouse, exposure to temperature changes  

• Occasional exposure to open air, warehouse setting