What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Clerk position at Kenco Logistics Services, LLC?
About the Position
The Inventory Clerk maintains inventory levels and accuracy in a distribution center. This position is responsible for reporting, physical inventory, and system audits and for utilizing the inventory management system to prepare and track materials and products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.
Various sites may require additional support based on the nature of the business. This could include, but is not limited to, product holds/releases, recalls, and returns. In addition, specific practices and/or regulations may exist (i.e. food safety).
Functions
Maintain perpetual inventory of materials and products and generates applicable inventory reports.
Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits and track and monitor all damaged product in inventory; provide necessary reports to leadership.
Verify clerical inventory records against physical inventory counts; investigates and reports discrepancies.
May coordinate product recalls, holds/releases, product infestation audits.
May monitor pest control program if required at site.
If responsible for quality functions:
Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times (i.e. SQFI, FDA or other customer needs).
Facilitates quality/regulated training and coordinates the sites quality management program.
Maintains the sites quality management portal and may draft/revise site SOPs as needed.
Qualifications
High School or GED required; associate degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. Based on the site, industry specific (i.e. food grade) experience may be required.
Familiar with ISO requirements preferred.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Attention to detail
Pass Background and Drug screen
Competencies
Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Travel Requirements
No Travel Requirements
For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Inventory Clerk maintains inventory levels and accuracy in a distribution center. This position is responsible for reporting, physical inventory, and system audits and for utilizing the inventory management system to prepare and track materials and products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.
Various sites may require additional support based on the nature of the business. This could include, but is not limited to, product holds/releases, recalls, and returns. In addition, specific practices and/or regulations may exist (i.e. food safety).
Functions
Maintain perpetual inventory of materials and products and generates applicable inventory reports.
Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits and track and monitor all damaged product in inventory; provide necessary reports to leadership.
Verify clerical inventory records against physical inventory counts; investigates and reports discrepancies.
May coordinate product recalls, holds/releases, product infestation audits.
May monitor pest control program if required at site.
If responsible for quality functions:
Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times (i.e. SQFI, FDA or other customer needs).
Facilitates quality/regulated training and coordinates the sites quality management program.
Maintains the sites quality management portal and may draft/revise site SOPs as needed.
Qualifications
High School or GED required; associate degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. Based on the site, industry specific (i.e. food grade) experience may be required.
Familiar with ISO requirements preferred.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Attention to detail
Pass Background and Drug screen
Competencies
Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Travel Requirements
No Travel Requirements
For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
