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Inventory Control Specialist

Johnstone Supply · Joliet, IL · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes introductory paragraph about company. That could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have responsibilities, qualifications (they used "Qualifications" heading but content includes many bullet-like sentences). Also we have Schedule (Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 3:30pm). Benefits (Benefit Overview). Also maybe "Skills" could be derived from abilities list. Also "Requirements" maybe education/experience. The posting includes "Education and/or Experience". Also "Job Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities". Also "Physical Demand". Also "Company Values". Also "Benefit Overview". Also maybe "Physical Demand" not in list of allowed headings but we could treat as part of Requirements? The allowed headings list is examples; we can use others? It says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely we should stick to those headings; we can omit others if not matching. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we can embed other info under appropriate sections. For example, "Education and/or Experience" could go under Requirements or Qualifications. "Job Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities" could go under Skills. "Physical Demand" maybe under Requirements? Or we could create a separate section but not in allowed list; maybe better to incorporate into Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction: "Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests using those. Safer to stick to those. Thus sections: - About the role (intro paragraph about company and opportunity) - Responsibilities - Qualifications (maybe combine education/experience and job specific knowledge) - Skills (maybe list abilities) - Benefits - Schedule - Possibly Pay? Not mentioned, so omit. - Possibly Requirements? Could be covered under Qualifications/Education. But we could have Requirements section for education/experience. However we need to avoid thin sections. Could combine Education/Experience under Qualifications. Let's parse content: Intro: "Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades, Johnstone has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service. Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply . Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you." That's About the role. Responsibilities: The block after "Responsibilities". It includes many sentences. We'll capture as
  • each duty. Qualifications: The block after "Qualifications". Actually the heading "Qualifications" appears then a list of duties again? Wait the text shows "Qualifications M aintain accurate inventory counts by: performing daily cycle counts..." It seems they mislabeled; but we can treat that as Qualifications (duties). However we already have Responsibilities; maybe the content after "Qualifications" is actually more responsibilities/duties. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can put them under Qualifications as list. Then later: "Education and/or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience ." This could be under Requirements. Then "Job Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities" list of abilities. Then "Physical Demand" etc. Then "Company Values" list. Then "Benefit Overview" list. We need to decide sections. We could have: - About the role - Responsibilities - Qualifications (maybe combine education/experience and job specific knowledge) - Skills (maybe the abilities list) - Benefits - Schedule - Company Values (maybe not in allowed headings but could be under Benefits? Not exactly. Could be own section but not in list; maybe we can omit? But we must preserve all substantive info; we could put Company Values under a section like "About the role" or maybe under "Qualifications"? Not ideal. Could create a section "Company Values" even if not in example list; instruction says use h3 for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). It doesn't forbid others, just gives examples. So we can add Company Values. Similarly Physical Demand could be under Requirements. Let's craft. We'll output only HTML fragment. We'll need to clean up typos: there are spaces weird like "R esponsible", "audit s", "assi s t". We'll fix to proper spelling? We should preserve substantive information but can correct obvious typos? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. It doesn't forbid fixing typos; but better to keep as is? Usually we keep as is but we can correct obvious spacing errors for readability. I'd keep the meaning but fix spacing. Let's extract responsibilities list: - Responsible for Inventory and Quality Control, keeping inventory accurate through audits, inspections and cycle counts. - Maintains accurate inventory levels through research of product movement and documentation of findings to assist in resolving and preventing inventory errors and discrepancies. - Maintain accurate inventory counts by: performing daily cycle counts of locations and parts; monitoring put-away activities; monitoring and maintaining data consistency between databases; and research and resolve inventory discrepancies found during picking. - Utilizes power equipment, including an order picker and reach truck, to accomplish job duties. - Assists in determining “ideal locate” practices for all new parts. - May perform item measurements using a Cubiscan machine, ensuring accurate dimensions, weight and packaging quantities are uploaded to the Item Master. - Assists in resolving receiving exceptions and discrepancies by: working with receiving processors and Supervisors to research inbound receipt problems; serving as liaison between the DC and Johnstone Services Team in determining how to handle discrepancies; and monitoring problem receipts to ensure Return Authorizations are received in a timely manner. - Works with Corporate Inventory Control Manager to complete vendor returns, overstock returns, and scrap write off related to DC inventory. - Assists in ensuring established picking, stocking and receiving best practices are utilized by: rotating between jobs and working with co-workers to determine processes being used; providing coaching or training when inventory errors exist; and leading meetings to improve processes or communicate issues in the area of Inventory Control. - Maintains proficient level of skill in picking, stocking, and replenishment for purposes of filling in when needed. - Maintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following current Distribution safety rules, maintaining equipment, and maintaining a clean work area. - Responsible for identifying lost, damaged or missing stock immediately to the Supervisor and Management. - Responsible for accurate quarterly and end-of-year inventory audits. - Johnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. That's a lot; we can keep as list items. Qualifications section: The block after "Qualifications" actually repeats similar duties; but we can treat as qualifications list: - Maintain accurate inventory counts by: performing daily cycle counts of locations and parts; monitoring put-away activities; monitoring and maintaining data consistency between databases; and research and resolve inventory discrepancies found during picking. - Utilizes power equipment, including an order picker and reach truck, to accomplish job duties. - Assists in determining “ideal locate” practices for all new parts. - May perform item measurements using a Cubiscan machine, ensuring accurate dimensions, weight and packaging quantities are uploaded to the Item Master. - Assists in resolving receiving exceptions and discrepancies by: working with receiving processors and Supervisors to research inbound receipt problems; serving as liaison between the DC and Johnstone Services Team in determining how to handle discrepancies; and monitoring problem receipts to ensure Return Authorizations are received in a timely manner. - Works with Corporate Inventory Control Manager to complete vendor returns, overstock returns, and scrap write off related to DC inventory. - Assists in ensuring established picking, stocking and receiving best practices are utilized by: rotating between jobs and working with co-workers to determine processes being used; providing coaching or training when inventory errors exist; and leading meetings to improve processes or communicate issues in the area of Inventory Control. - Maintains proficient level of skill in picking, stocking, and replenishment for purposes of filling in when needed. - Maintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following current Distribution safety rules, maintaining equipment, and maintaining a clean work area. - Responsible for identifying lost, damaged or missing stock immediately to the Supervisor and Management. - Responsible for accurate quarterly and end-of-year inventory audits. - Johnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. But that duplicates responsibilities. Might be okay but could be considered redundant. However we must preserve all substantive info; duplication is present in source; we should keep it. Could combine but that would be summarizing away detail? Not exactly; we could keep both sections but they'd be similar. Might be okay. Education/Experience: Could be under Requirements. Let's create Requirements section: - Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills section: from "Job Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities": - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Ability to work safely in all job tasks. - Ability to effectively and safely operate power equipment. - Ability to follow instructions and procedures. - Ability to understand Inventory and Quality control procedures. - Ability to organize and prioritize work. - Ability to attend to details. - Ability to get along with others in the workplace. - Ability to complete routine paperwork. Physical Demand could be under Requirements as well, but we could add a separate section "Physical Requirements" but not in list; maybe incorporate into Requirements. We'll add a Requirements section that includes education/experience and physical demands. Physical Demand details: - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk on a concrete floor through a warehouse for the majority of the workday. - The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift up to 50 pounds. - The individual is occasionally required to talk or hear; and lift up to 70 pounds. - Special vision requirements are distance vision; peripheral vision, and color vision. - Warehouse Environment: Large warehouse with racks and bins, most work is performed using forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanner. Climate can be warm or cool depending on the season. Company Values list: - Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely. - Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly. - One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team. - Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always

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