Inventory Control Associate (OS&D)

iHerb • Elgin, IL

9d • $19 - $25

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Material Handler - Inventory is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all inventories. Handles all paperwork and follows all procedures to meet this goal. Verifies all orders received and shipped and ensures that the orders are properly accounted for in the company’s records. Accounts for all defective or damaged products and follows with appropriate corrective action. Manages and reconciles all cycle counts. The Material Handler – Inventory will have basic understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), safety and inventory procedures

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing terminology and practices
• Must pass basic mathematics and Excel test
• Interpersonal and communication skills are important
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required
• Accuracy and thoroughness required with great attention to detail
• Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and spreadsheets are required
• Must be willing to be trained and certified on industrial powered equipment
• Generally requires a minimum of one (1) year of Inventory Control experience
• High School Diploma or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
• Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Inventory and Safety Procedures
• Loads and unloads trailers, scans merchandise, builds pallets and labels merchandise
• Picks, packs and sorts products
• Re-bags/Re-tickets, replenishes and/or stocks merchandise as needed
• Verifies accuracy of production or location; may set or assign locations of products
• Performs manual, computer or RF functions to enter data in systems
• Performs count of product / reconciliations (count cycle)
• Reviewing orders for fulfillment
• Support of warehouse personnel with inventory issues and physical management of inventory
• Participate in physical inventory counts
• Inventory troubleshooting and research to complete customer order(s)
• Analysis of inventory stock levels
• Monitoring aging/usage levels of product
• Review with Accounts Payable issues between invoices/purchase orders
• Process damage claims and perform root causes analysis of issues
• Updating computerized inventory records with use of Cubiscan machine
• Communicating and assisting staff with inventory concerns

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
• Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies.
• Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.
• Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees