Inventory Control Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts according to established schedules.
• Conduct location audits and verify inventory accuracy throughout the warehouse.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and location errors.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and annual inventory audits.
• Maintain inventory files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, and Production teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Verify proper product labeling, storage, and inventory location assignments.
• Aid in product movement and inventory organization activities as needed.
• Ensure inventory is stored according to company procedures and best practices.
• Support implementation of inventory control processes and improvements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of inventory control, inventory clerk, warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory auditing processes.
• Working knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with barcode scanning and RF devices.
• Knowledge of inventory control methods and principles.

Performance Metrics

• Increase in Inventory Accuracy Percentage.
• Improvement in Cycle Count Completion Rate.
• Reduction in Inventory Variance.
• Improvement in Transaction Accuracy.
• Decrease in Discrepancy Resolution Time.
• Improvement in Audit Compliance Results.
• Improvement in Data Entry Accuracy.
• Improvement in Inventory Location Accuracy.