Inventory Control Coordinator - No Weekends!

Sonepar • Rochester, MN

17d • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Inventory Specialist Inventory Specialist Location : Rochester, MN Schedule: 5am Start, Monday - Friday Pay Range: $24 - $29/hr ( pay offer depends on experience brought to role) At Viking Electric , our inventory accuracy powers everything we do—from supporting our warehouse teams to ensuring our customers get what they need, when they need it. We’re looking for an Inventory Specialist who enjoys digging into details, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly in a fast‑paced distribution environment. What You’ll Do As an Inventory Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

Requirements

• 3+ years of distribution or warehouse operations experience
• 2+ years of cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and automated systems experience
• Experience operating material handling equipment (1+ year preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working with Excel and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• High school diploma or GED required; post‑secondary education preferred
• Ability to move throughout the warehouse for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable working in a busy distribution environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
• May operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and reach trucks (certification as required)

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory shortages
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances using system reports and research
• Process customer returns , RMAs/RGAs, and non‑stock material receipts
• Coordinate weekly bin maintenance and communicate findings to leadership
• Assist with annual physical inventory reconciliation
• Work closely with operations, sales, ERP specialists, and branch leadership
• Support continuous improvement efforts across inventory and warehouse processes

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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