Inventory Control Analyst (Req#1082)

ePlus Technology, inc. • Sterling, VA

3h • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Inventory Control Analyst, you will build and maintain various inventory reports including inventory aging, monthly inventory trend analysis, monthly inventory discrepancy reporting and obsolete inventory review. You will work directly with Invoicing, Purchasing, Accounting, and the Warehouse.
Your Impact
The essential functions of this position include:
Work directly with Manager, Upper Management, department heads and outside vendors to identify and resolve issues of concern.
Ensure inventory is balanced across multiple systems by managing exception reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Monitor Warehouse daily inventory cycles, cycle counts and reconciliations of accounts.
Be vigilant in maintaining the WMS and act as a WMS superuser.
Collaborate with the Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse team on the resolution of customer issues.
Process customer and warehouse freight claims.
Prioritize workload accordingly as received through email alias and other platforms.
Monitors warehouse facilities to evaluate inventory transactions such as receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory integrity.
Coordinate material returns with Warehouse to vendors.
Look for inefficiencies for reporting Excess/Obsolete (E/O) inventory; Implement changes as approved by senior level employees or management.
Supervise the compliance audits of the controls and SOPs of the movement of goods inter-department and ensure that this is tracked and recorded systematically.
Work with Warehouse Expeditor on inventory transfers and discrepancies.
Assure inventory and restock compliance with corporate warehouse policies, procedures, and programs.
Perform root cause analysis for exceptions/discrepancies and provide corrective action.
Assist ICS (Inventory Control Supervisor) and ICM (Inventory Control Manager) in gathering information for internal and external auditor for auditing of the Returns and Inventory procedures.
Maintain the RMA and Remarketing inventories - working with Sales and Purchasing to resell product.
Communicate directly with vendors on credit status, accuracy, and resolution.
Create new PO's and SO's to allow the Invoicing department to bill customers.
Perform visual validation of returned merchandise and report any discrepancies.
Manage the return to vendor process. Includes item documentation, tracking, adjusting/disposal.
Edit customer orders and POs upon request from Sales and Purchasing departments.
Ensures accountability of inventory through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification and system review
Manage special project assignments and additional responsibilities as needed.
On-site attendance is required (remote working is not available)

Requirements

• 4-year degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years customer service experience with emphasis on research and analysis.
• Excellent communication/phone skills.
• Computer experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite of products.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Must be a team player with a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to maneuverer effectively around the internet.

Nice To Haves

• IT Industry related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Manager, Upper Management, department heads and outside vendors to identify and resolve issues of concern.
• Ensure inventory is balanced across multiple systems by managing exception reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Monitor Warehouse daily inventory cycles, cycle counts and reconciliations of accounts.
• Be vigilant in maintaining the WMS and act as a WMS superuser.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse team on the resolution of customer issues.
• Process customer and warehouse freight claims.
• Prioritize workload accordingly as received through email alias and other platforms.
• Monitors warehouse facilities to evaluate inventory transactions such as receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory integrity.
• Coordinate material returns with Warehouse to vendors.
• Look for inefficiencies for reporting Excess/Obsolete (E/O) inventory; Implement changes as approved by senior level employees or management.
• Supervise the compliance audits of the controls and SOPs of the movement of goods inter-department and ensure that this is tracked and recorded systematically.
• Work with Warehouse Expeditor on inventory transfers and discrepancies.
• Assure inventory and restock compliance with corporate warehouse policies, procedures, and programs.
• Perform root cause analysis for exceptions/discrepancies and provide corrective action.
• Assist ICS (Inventory Control Supervisor) and ICM (Inventory Control Manager) in gathering information for internal and external auditor for auditing of the Returns and Inventory procedures.
• Maintain the RMA and Remarketing inventories - working with Sales and Purchasing to resell product.
• Communicate directly with vendors on credit status, accuracy, and resolution.
• Create new PO's and SO's to allow the Invoicing department to bill customers.
• Perform visual validation of returned merchandise and report any discrepancies.
• Manage the return to vendor process. Includes item documentation, tracking, adjusting/disposal.
• Edit customer orders and POs upon request from Sales and Purchasing departments.
• Ensures accountability of inventory through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification and system review
• Manage special project assignments and additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered.
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.
• ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level