Inventory Control - Warehouse

The Inventory Control Specialist will assist the warehouse and Supply Chain department by taking ownership of the processes to maintain accurate inventory levels on the warehouse floor.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform cycle counts regularly
• Audit and reconcile bin locations
• Help identify and report on root causes of inventory variances
• Ensure all items in the warehouse are received and stored in the correct bin locations
• Ensure WMS best-practices are followed pertaining to inventory transfers, cycle counts, spoilage accounting and product receiving. Assist in managing WMS bin rules
• Work directly with the Supply Chain department to resolve and update inventory variances in both the WMS and ERP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum one year certificate from college or technical school; or six to 12 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of inventory control systems such as ERP and/or WMS systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail ? Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and written

Physical Demands / Safety:

• Moderate physical effort required that may include: standing, frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing or pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to do frequent lifting or with other means for movement of inventory cartons. Work Environment:
• Work performed in office and plant environment.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to a typical warehouse and manufacturing environment where under certain conditions it would require the use of personal protective equipment. Temperature of this environment is affected by outside temperatures. Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned