Inventory Control Associate

Prior Qualifications

• Prior experience working in inventory control.
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment.

Job Summary

Serves as a point-of-contact for inventory-related tasks and issues in a distribution center. Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Maintains inventory within the distribution center by recording all received and stocked merchandise.
• Completes and reviews cycle counts and maintains inventory adjustments.
• Audits inventory to ensure systems align with daily order processing.
• Researches and resolves inventory issues, adjustments, and discrepancies in accordance with established internal control procedures.
• Determines the appropriate placement for inventory based on size, selling volume, and other applicable factors.
• Assists with loading damaged merchandise into delivery vehicles using powered and non-powered material handling equipment.

Maintains quality and inventory control manuals. Performs general warehouse duties as needed.

Nature and Scope

Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor. Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor. Work Environment Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location and/or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds). No travel required.

Education And Experience

HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.