Inventory Clerk
About The Position
Duties/Responsibilities: · Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles. · Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items. · Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery. · Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager. · Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors. · Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made. · Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager. · Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory. · Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits. · Operates forklift truck when necessary. · Performs other related duties as requested. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: · Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors. · Basic understanding of inventory control procedures. · Proficient keyboarding skills. · Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision. · Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors. · Ability to perform basic math calculations. Education and Experience: · High school diploma or equivalent required. · Experience with computerized inventory systems required. · Forklift operator certification preferred Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. · Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
- Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
- Proficient keyboarding skills.
- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
- Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift operator certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
- Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
- Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
- Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
- Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
- Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
- Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
- Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
- Operates forklift truck when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
