Inventory Control Clerk

ECONOMY WHOLESALE GROCERS•El Paso, TX

7d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a highly motivated individual who provides outstanding customer service by supporting inventory accuracy and integrity through cycle counts, inventory audits, discrepancy research, item master maintenance, and physical inventory activities. This role demands strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, accurate documentation, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to maintain reliable inventory records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least one year of warehouse, inventory control, receiving, or directly related experience preferred.
Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems preferred; NetSuite and RF-SMART experience is a plus.
Strong attention to detail with good mathematical, organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, research discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and work independently or with multiple departments.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to accurately review and enter inventory and item master information.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between company warehouses and store locations as required.
Warehouse experience and ability to safely navigate warehouse, cooler, freezer, and storage areas.
Stand-up forklift certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience
RF-SMART experience
Stand-up forklift certification

Responsibilities

Performs daily cycle counts and verifies physical inventory against system quantities, units of measure (UOM), and inventory locations.
Researches inventory variances by reviewing relevant transactions such as receiving, transfers, sales, fulfillments, and adjustments; performs recounts when necessary and documents the results.
Processes or submits inventory corrections and adjustments according to established procedures and approval levels.
Reviews inventory exception reports, including shorts, empty bins, slow-moving inventory, and other assigned reports, and follows up as needed.
Identifies recurring inventory issues or unusual/high-value discrepancies and escalates them to Inventory Management.
Reviews short-dated and expired inventory and performs audits of product rotation, damages, storage, labeling, and quality.
Verifies that damaged, expired, donated, disposed, returned, or otherwise removed inventory is properly documented and reflected in the inventory system.
Assists with the preparation and execution of periodic physical inventories, recounts, and audit preparation.
Assists with training and guiding employees for physical inventory, including counting procedures, UOM, item identification, documentation, and use of inventory counting equipment or systems.
Maintains assigned item master data, including verification of UPCs, item descriptions, UOM, pack sizes/conversions, and other required item information.
Sets items as active or inactive as needed and authorized, and identifies duplicate, incorrect, or incomplete item records for correction.
Reviews purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, transfer records, or other source documents when needed to support inventory research or verify inventory transactions.
Maintains organized and accurate supporting documentation for inventory counts, adjustments, damages, expirations, transfers, and other assigned inventory-control activities.
Works with Receiving, Warehouse, Purchasing, Sales, and Operations when inventory information or assistance is needed to resolve an issue.
Audits incoming, outgoing, or transferred inventory when requested to confirm the correct item, quantity, UOM, and location.
Follows established inventory-control procedures, internal controls, safety requirements, and assigned timelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.