Inventory Control Returns Specialist

Sonepar•Upper Marlboro, MD

About The Position

The Inventory Control Returns Specialist manages inventory return activities, including stock, non-stock, defective, and damaged material returns. The role ensures returned inventory is accurately processed, documented, tracked, identified, categorized, and routed for disposition in accordance with company policies and operational procedures. It works with Operations, Warehouse, Purchasing, Accounting, Sales, and Distribution teams to improve inventory accuracy, reduce costs, and make the returns process more efficient. The position also supports cycle counts and outbound freight picking and shipping, assists with the scrap wire process, and may operate a forklift after becoming certified.

Requirements

Ability to motivate, foster teamwork, and provide positive reinforcement to teams.
Ability to work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and management.
Ability to train, coach, and provide performance feedback effectively.
Advanced knowledge of word-processing software, Excel, Outlook, WMS (preferably Eclipse), or other relevant computer software.
Ability to analyze moderately complex data.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
3–5+ years of fulfillment/distribution and inventory control experience, preferably in the electrical industry, including at least one year in a leadership role.
Ability to work various shifts when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the electrical industry.
Experience with Eclipse WMS.

Responsibilities

Process and coordinate stock inventory returns at the Central Distribution Center (CDC).
Process and coordinate returns of defective inventory.
Manage returns of non-stock materials to manufacturers using Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs).
Prioritize and process daily stock returns received from the service area.
Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for return transactions.
Ensure returned inventory is identified, categorized, and routed for disposition.
Manage and maintain designated Stock, Non-Stock, Damaged, and Defective Returns areas.
Support cycle count activities to maintain inventory accuracy and compliance.
Support outbound freight picking and shipping.
Assist the Supervisor and Manager with scrap wire tracking, segregation, and documentation.
Perform other tasks as directed or requested by the Inventory Control Supervisor or Managers.
Operate a forklift or become certified to operate one.