Inventory Control Specialist

Verst Careers • Hebron, KY

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist maintains accurate inventory records and product availability through daily physical cycle counts, inventory tracking systems, and analysis of inventory locations. The role produces inventory KPI reports for warehouse and senior management using existing WMS and reporting tools, and forecasts and documents potential inventory shortages or space requirements.

The specialist works with the WMS team, warehouse management, and clients to set up new items in the WMS inventory; contributes to plant layout discussions; implements or maintains inventory control procedures and industry best practices; and accounts for defective or damaged product, following appropriate corrective actions. The role also conducts annual physical inventories as needed and works closely with the Operations Manager to create and maintain SOPs and DOPs.

The position supports continuous improvement, may provide backup to material handling operators, participates in facility layout and process-flow discussions, and operates material handling equipment as required. It requires the ability to reach, bend, climb, and safely lift up to 50 pounds, as well as the ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when customer demand requires.

Requirements

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Computer literacy and Microsoft Excel experience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and experience using Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Ability to reach, bend, climb, and safely lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer demand.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience in inventory control, quality, or a related role.
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Previous experience in an automotive distribution environment.
• Previous experience with Continuous Improvement Plans and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with SDS/Hazmat safety and OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily physical cycle counts to ensure accurate records and product availability.
• Maintain inventory tracking systems and produce inventory KPI reports for warehouse and senior management using existing WMS and reporting tools.
• Analyze inventory locations daily and forecast and document potential inventory shortages or space requirements.
• Work with the WMS team, warehouse management, and clients as necessary to set up new items in the WMS inventory.
• Assist with and make recommendations during plant layout discussions as necessary.
• Implement and/or maintain inventory control procedures and industry best practices.
• Account for defective or damaged product and follow appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct annual physical inventories as necessary.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to create and maintain SOPs and DOPs.
• Contribute to efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Provide backup support to material handling operators as needed.
• Participate in meetings regarding facility layout, process flow, inventory profiles, and related topics.
• Operate material handling equipment as required to complete job functions.
• Follow and enforce company policies and procedures, and provide instructions to other associates as needed.

What This Job Offers

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