Inventory Control Coordinator

Sonepar • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, is hiring an Inventory Control Coordinator to support inventory accuracy, cycle counts, discrepancy investigations and corrections, product returns, and broader warehouse and branch operations. The role reports to the Operations Manager and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The coordinator uses the company operating system to research inventory and related activity, maintains records for defective and temporary items, and works with vendors on return, exchange, and credit opportunities. The position also supports warehouse stocking and bin-location maintenance, inventory adjustments, branch stock-check inquiries, vendor debits and branch RPOs, shortage escalation, and branch administrative tasks. The role calls for a service-focused approach when working with associates and internal customers.

Echo Electric is part of Sonepar, a global electrical distribution company. The posting describes opportunities for associate development, regular training, and promotion from within when possible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of inventory-control-related experience.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and office setting.
• High ethical standards in professional conduct and workplace interactions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data entry and use of a 10-key pad.
• Proficiency with general computer applications and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Use the company operating system to research inventory, customer orders, product purchasing and sales history, vendor information, inventory modifications, and bar-code requests.
• Investigate inventory variances and help document discrepancies identified by other associates, including variances discovered during billing.
• Tag and log defective products by vendor and arrange returns for exchange or credit.
• Review temporary items received without a customer order, log and group them by vendor, negotiate returns, and identify nonreturnable items for closeout status.
• Review slow-moving vendor inventory for return, exchange, or credit opportunities.
• Request bar codes, stock warehouse products, update product bin locations, and help keep assigned warehouse shelves stocked.
• Accurately modify the inventory system and apply appropriate inventory modification reason codes.
• Serve as the contact for branch stock-check phone inquiries.
• Perform cycle inventories for vendors identified by the Branch Manager, Operations Manager, or Corporate Purchasing Department.
• Issue vendor debits and branch RPOs, maintain complete debit files, and clear vendor credits.
• Monitor inventory shortages and communicate serious stock-outs to the Corporate Purchasing Department.
• Assist with branch administrative responsibilities, including UBAP, and perform other duties as needed.
• Maintain a positive, helpful, service-focused approach with associates and internal customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401K match.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Employee discount on products.
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development.

What This Job Offers

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