Inventory Control Clerk

Cellular Sales Verizon Authorized Retailer • Independence, MO

9d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Clerk handles the receipt, documentation, and tracking of goods and communicates with the Inventory Manager about merchandise issues or status. The role supports the Inventory Supervisor and requires flexibility to meet changing priorities and needs. It includes maintaining stock levels, handling shipments and returns, and managing inventory in a store/retail environment. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; nights and weekends are required during special device launches. Travel is 1–10%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to perform physically active work.
• Attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to anticipate and act on opportunities or issues.
• Planning and organizing skills, including setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources.
• Problem-solving ability across issues of varying complexity, including finding solutions with few guidelines.
• Written communication skills, including producing clear, well-organized, grammatically correct reports or documents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Inventory Supervisor.
• Examine shipment contents and compare them with manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• Compare merchandise invoices with items received to ensure shipments are correct.
• Record shipment data, including weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping.
• Determine shipping methods using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Deliver or route materials to departments.
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to materials for shipping.
• Communicate with appropriate people to resolve damages, shortages, or items that do not meet specifications.
• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies.
• Calculate available space and shipping or storage amounts.
• Ensure proper stock levels in stores.
• Understand and follow vendor warranty and returns policies.
• Date and rotate product.
• Clean and maintain the inventory closet.
• Conduct physical inventory of the inventory closet.
• Move inventory around in the market.
• Help with the RA process.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Employee discount
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED