DC Inventory Control Specialist

Johnstone Supply LLC•Lancaster, TX

About The Position

Johnstone Supply is hiring a DC Inventory Control Specialist to support accurate inventory management and distribution center operations. The role maintains inventory accuracy through cycle counts, put-away monitoring, database consistency checks, discrepancy research, and inventory audits. It uses power equipment such as order pickers and reach trucks and may include measuring items with a Cubiscan machine. The specialist also helps resolve receiving exceptions, coordinate returns and write-offs, reinforce inventory-related best practices, and maintain a safe, organized work environment. Employees are expected to contribute wherever and whenever necessary to support the organization’s success.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work safely and effectively operate power equipment.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Ability to understand inventory and quality control procedures.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and attend to details.
Ability to get along with others in the workplace.
Ability to complete routine paperwork.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cycle counts of locations and parts, monitor put-away activities, maintain consistency between databases, and research and resolve inventory discrepancies found during picking.
Use power equipment, including an order picker and reach truck, to accomplish job duties.
Assist in determining ideal locating practices for new parts.
When needed, use a Cubiscan machine to measure items and ensure accurate dimensions, weights, and packaging quantities are uploaded to the Item Master.
Work with receiving processors and Supervisors to research inbound receipt problems and resolve receiving exceptions and discrepancies.
Serve as a liaison between the distribution center and Johnstone Services Team to determine how discrepancies should be handled.
Monitor problem receipts to ensure Return Authorizations are received in a timely manner.
Work with the Corporate Inventory Control Manager to complete vendor returns, overstock returns, and scrap write-offs related to distribution center inventory.
Help ensure picking, stocking, and receiving best practices are followed by rotating between jobs, identifying processes in use, coaching or training coworkers when inventory errors occur, and leading meetings to improve processes or communicate issues.
Maintain proficient picking, stocking, and replenishment skills to provide coverage when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment by following distribution safety rules, working safely, maintaining equipment, and keeping the work area clean.
Immediately report lost, damaged, or missing stock to the Supervisor and Management.
Complete accurate quarterly and end-of-year inventory audits.
Offer assistance wherever and whenever necessary to support the success of the company’s endeavors.

Benefits

Competitive wage
Competitive paid time off (PTO)
Safe Harbor 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
Holiday pay for 7.5 holidays per year
Paid parental bonding time
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
24/7 access to virtual care and telehealth options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Wellbeing program with an opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Employee service milestone recognition program