Inventory Control Clerk

NFI Industries•FAYETTVILLE, NC

About The Position

The Inventory Control Clerk maintains accurate inventory records and supports effective inventory management procedures. The position reports to the Inventory Control Manager and handles inventory reconciliations, physical inventories, cycle counts, returns, damaged or defective products, reporting, and documentation. The clerk coordinates inventory activities with customers, Customer Service Representatives, Supervisors, and Warehouse Supervisors, and performs other duties as instructed by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a similar position.
Experience using MS Office applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperatures, and to access all areas of the building without limitations.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Must have no issues with heights.
Ability to lift and move totes weighing up to 50 pounds.
Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching below the waist and above the head.
Availability to work irregular or extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed by the customer.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update inventory records.
Create efficient and accurate inventory management procedures and perform daily activities needed to maintain them.
Reconcile inventory to book records and make adjustments when necessary.
Coordinate annual physical inventory procedures.
Recommend programs to improve inventory management.
Plan and implement a recoup program so damaged or defective products are accounted for and handled by dumping, salvaging, or returning them to stock.
Track recouped products and return saleable products to stock.
Supervise inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reporting.
Search the system to locate products as necessary.
Adjust records when actual products do not match records and ensure corrective measures are taken to prevent discrepancies.
Develop a program to audit returns and move returned products to their proper locations.
Process documentation to generate prompt credit transactions.
Perform weekly cycle counts and adjust systems as necessary.
Develop a program to maintain tight inventory security.
Maintain accurate inventory records to help detect shortages and limit access to records to authorized personnel.
Prepare reports and documentation for accurate inventory counts, including records of audits, counts, and adjustments.
Complete and issue required records and reports, file invoices, and maintain customer records in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicate and coordinate with customers regarding physical inventory timing.
Coordinate with Customer Service Representatives, Supervisors, and Warehouse Supervisors to establish cut-off dates.
Perform duties as instructed by management.