Inventory Control Specialist

About the role

Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. The Brands Certified Group includes Certified Laboratories, Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Labstat, EAS Consulting Group, and FSNS Certification & Audit, providing testing, regulatory consulting, and certification services.

Job Summary: Coordinate the activities involved in procuring and maintaining records of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies stocked in inventory.
• Count material, equipment, merchandise and/or in‑stock supplies and post totals to inventory records.
• Compare inventories to records to obtain current inventory.
• Verify clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjust errors; investigate and report reasons for discrepancies.
• Compile information on receipt or disbursement of material, equipment, merchandise or supplies and compute inventory balance, price, and cost.
• Prepare reports such as inventory balance, price lists and shortages.
• Inspect unacceptable goods or supplies to determine source of problem and recommend corrective action.
• Review all purchase documents to ensure they reflect quoted price and quality; handle discrepancies within authority.
• Maintain effective communication with all internal customers.
• Perform all administrative and accounting duties as assigned.
• Research and compare costs for new items and suggest suitable items to lab and corporate management.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all inventory areas.
• Assist with managing priorities and schedule to achieve individual and team goals, encouraging participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team.
• Ensure safety of oneself and others working within the area and complete required training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 or more years of inventory management and control experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to execute manual detailed tasks.
• Flexible schedule; ability to work under stress with interruptions and deadlines.
• Logical thinking ability.
• Requirement to wear appropriate protective clothing and use protective equipment.

Pay

Salary Range for Pay Transparency: $18.50 USD per hour.