Inventory Control Specialist I

Builders FirstSource•Grawn, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, monitors accuracy of inventory information and makes adjustments to inventory records based on physical verification and computer research. Maintains inventory system quantities and costs on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one (1) year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong data entry skills
Ability to read and communicate verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of material acquisition and inventory processes
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to compose effective and efficient reports
Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

Nice To Haves

This will be mostly inside material but will include some outside.
This will be an all-year process with heavy concentration in the two months leading up to the PI date.
Need to be forward thinking
Need to be aware of new products that could benefit our store and increase sales.

Responsibilities

Compiles data from records and shipping/receiving documents, requisitions, contracts and accounting reports.
Performs cycle counts per schedule, verifying all counts for accuracy by comparing physical counts to computer quantity and identifying discrepancies.
Researches variances between physical counts and computer quantities and makes appropriate corrections in the system.
Assigns SKU numbers to inventory, maintaining SKU logic, and maintains/updates SKU files including deleting dropped or changes SKU’s.
Creates and reviews appropriate reports for management, follows up on discrepancies such as negative on-hands and out-of-stock.
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Reviews system generated reports and use information to generate purchase orders for stock merchandise.
Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods.
Ensure all costs are accurate and accounted for on purchase orders.
Put away (stock shelves) incoming stock.
Help with the physical inventory preparation process.
Help reduce/manage the obsolete inventory that includes stock and special order.
Need to be forward thinking.
Need to be aware of new products that could benefit our store and increase sales.
Other duties may be assigned.