Inventory Control Specialist with Emphasis on Shrink/Damage Control

Boise Cascade•Spokane Valley, WA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today! Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for an Inventory Control Specialist! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Requirements

HS Diploma, GED or two (2) years equivalent work experience.
Perform duties in a warehouse operations environment with some physical exertion; both inside and outside work in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Typically more than five (5) years of experience in related job function.
Leadership qualities and the ability to interface well with customers.
Solid understanding of all RFN functions.
Requires knowledge of operation of office equipment (i.e., calculator, computer) and proficiency in utilizing computer software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities, including working knowledge of Excel and Agility.
Ability to understand and apply fundamental mathematical calculations.
Effective communication skills and demonstrated decision making ability and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Inventory Control Specialists perform a variety of duties to maintain control over inventories ensuring inventories are secured, properly identified and readily accessible to authorized personnel at a distribution location.
Conduct physical inventory counts and reconciles results with inventory records.
Inventory Control Specialists ensure that quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments are correct to maintain accurate physical inventories and keep and accurate record of inventories.
Conducts analyses of inventory levels, and coordinates with production and sales orders and forecasts.
Inventory Control Specialist will operate a forklift in maintaining inventory position.
This role will be a hybrid position between performing as a backup Inventory Control Specialist, with a primary focus on reducing shrink and damage at the location.
Shrink and damage largely occurs from a combination of material handling errors, receiving errors, carelessness, and inadequate training.
It will require working directly with the current Internal Control Specialist, and the Operations team, to solve errors that lead to shrink and damage and to generate ideas and drive solutions that will result in efficient and safe work environment.
It is also required to maintain good housekeeping in work area, follow all safety programs, and ensure compliance of OSHA regulation.
Inventory Control Specialists demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.