Inventory Control Specialist - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate daily inventory data in SAP and performing daily counts to monitor inventory levels. The role controls inventory inflow and outflow, reconciles physical counts with system reports, investigates inventory issues, and recommends resolutions and process enhancements. It also supports inventory planning and control procedures, monitors FEFO practices for perishable goods, analyzes product and SKU inventory performance, and processes returns. The specialist provides management with inventory updates and recommendations and supports department training, work scheduling, and quality control.
Requirements
- Between 1 and 3 years of experience in an inventory control position.
- Advanced Excel skills, including creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, and charts; writing and using formulas and functions; VLOOKUP; conditional formatting; sorting, filtering, and other data analysis functions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a similar field of study is preferred.
- Familiarity with SAP and EDI programs is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory data in SAP and perform daily inventory counts.
- Monitor inventory levels and control inventory inflow and outflow.
- Record purchases, maintain the inventory database, and reconcile physical stock counts with computer-generated reports.
- Develop inventory process enhancements, investigate daily inventory issues, and determine resolutions.
- Lead the annual inventory process in collaboration with accounting.
- Assist in developing and initiating inventory control policies and procedures and planning related activities.
- Monitor adherence to the first expired, first out (FEFO) method for perishable goods across the distribution center.
- Analyze inventory statistics, identify high- and under-performing products, and assess weeks on hand for individual SKUs.
- Process and document returns according to established procedures.
- Track inventory maintenance and keep management informed about inventory inflow and outflow; compile and present information and recommendations to support decisions about restocking or resolving issues.
- Support management with training department personnel, scheduling work assignments, and monitoring quality controls.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
