Inventory Control Returns Specialist

There’s a place for you at Capital Electric. A career here is more than a job—you’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. As part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates globally, we provide a supportive culture, great benefits, and exciting opportunities to grow your career.

About the role

The Inventory Control Returns Specialist manages all inventory return activities, including stock, non-stock, defective, and damaged material returns. This role ensures accurate processing, documentation, tracking, and disposition of returned inventory while maintaining compliance with company policies and operational procedures. You will work closely with Operations, Warehouse, Purchasing, Accounting, Sales, and Distribution teams to improve inventory accuracy, reduce costs, and enhance the efficiency of the returns process.

Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate the return of stock inventory at the Central Distribution Center (CDC).
• Process and coordinate the return of defective inventory.
• Manage the return of non-stock materials to manufacturers utilizing Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs).
• Prioritize and process daily stock returns received from the service area.
• Maintain accurate records of all return transactions and support documentation.
• Ensure returned inventory is properly identified, categorized, and routed for disposition.
• Manage and maintain designated Stock, Non-Stock, Damaged, and Defective Returns areas.
• Support cycle count activities to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Support Outbound Freight picking and shipping.
• Assist Supervisor and Manager with the scrap wire process, including tracking, segregation, and documentation.
• Perform other tasks as directed or requested by Inventory Control Supervisor or Managers.
• Operate forklift or become certified to operate a forklift.

Requirements

• Ability to motivate, foster teamwork, and provide positive reinforcement.
• Ability to work as a team member with other employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to effectively train, coach, and provide performance feedback.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software including word-processing, Excel, Outlook, WMS (preferably Eclipse), or other relevant software.
• Ability to analyze moderately complex data.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• 3-5+ years of Fulfillment/Distribution and Inventory Control experience (preferably in the electrical industry) with at least one year in a leadership role.
• Ability to work various shifts as needed.

Benefits

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Pay

$24 / hour