Inventory Control Clerk - 2nd Shift

Dixon Ticonderoga•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Dixon Ticonderoga Company is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to join its distribution team on the second shift, Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. The position helps maintain accurate finished-goods inventory and supports distribution operations through inventory reconciliation, audits, cycle counts, shipment coordination, and transaction recordkeeping. The role works with Customer Service, Accounting, Warehouse/Distribution, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing personnel. It shares responsibility for major finished-goods inventory assets, with accurate and timely transactions affecting distribution costs and customer satisfaction. The work environment may have variable conditions, including temperature variations, dust, noise, and exposure to moving mechanical parts. The responsibilities listed are representative of the role and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Good math skills to ensure accuracy of control systems.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to learn several software systems used to reconcile inventory.
Investigative ability to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions for unique FGDS inventory problems.
Ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret information.
Ability to effectively organize, plan, and execute.
Preferred two-year degree, or at minimum a high school diploma with an emphasis in business or supply chain is desired.

Nice To Haves

SAP knowledge is a plus.
A year or two of exposure to Dixon Manufacturing/Distribution would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and reconciling inventory or location discrepancies identified through cycle counts, and perform related data entry.
Ensure inventory accuracy and identify and document discrepancies related to load audits.
Investigate FGDS items, analyze exceptions, and update inventory.
Administer and expedite daily requests for FGDS reallocations, quality control checks, and material disposition by making appropriate inventory adjustments.
Assist with physical inventories and coordinate FGDS cycle counts.
Document discrepancies to support inventory accuracy.
Answer inventory-related questions and provide support information to Customer Service, invoicing, warehousing/shipping, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.
Maintain historical records of FGDS transactions, including cycle counts, audits, discrepancies, and resolutions.
Review inventory levels to determine optimal levels through ABCD analysis.
Continuously evaluate aged, stagnant, or slow-moving inventory.
Coordinate delivery of products from outside warehouse locations to the primary shipping facility as needed to fill orders.
Contact carriers to schedule shipment pickups as needed.
Trace shipments as requested.
Address and resolve customer and other department inquiries and problems.
Develop and maintain metrics demonstrating continuous improvement of inventory controls.
Comply with safety and work rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.