Inventory Control Clerk

SpartanNash • Severn, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Clerk supports inventory control functions to maintain inventory accuracy within the facility. The role includes inventory counting, product attribute maintenance, maintaining product dating standards, auditing outbound pallets, and facilitating warehouse slot placement. The position coordinates with internal departments, outside carriers, and product vendors; researches inventory shortages and discrepancies; and helps optimize warehouse efficiency. The role is based at 8024 Telegraph Rd, Severn, Maryland 21144.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or a combination of education and experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good math, problem-solving, and data-entry skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to count inventory and research issues.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to learn other system applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and follow company safety policies and practices.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, day or night hours, and overtime as necessary and assigned, and to work assigned shifts of 8–10 hours.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently sitting, walking, standing, handling and manipulating objects, using foot controls, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior warehouse or distribution experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Distribution Center inventory processes through counting, auditing outgoing customer orders, and maintaining system data.
• Adjust inventory to maintain accuracy and comply with inventory processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation, System Administration, outside carriers, and product vendors to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Prepare inventory-related reports and verify balances and records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify shortages, discrepancies, and inventory inaccuracies.
• Assist in monitoring product slotting and warehouse layout to optimize efficiency.
• Process and determine disposition for short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damaged products, and salvage products.
• Identify, research, correct, and communicate receiving inventory errors to Accounting and/or the Inventory Supervisor.
• Communicate inventory and receiving issues, warehouse out-of-stock inventory, product damage, and other pertinent information to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Healthcare coverage for single and family plans, eligible beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave after six months.

What This Job Offers

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