Inventory Control Specialist (TN)

Simon & Schuster•Jackson, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a Inventory Control Specialist to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN. This position will managing inventory and conducting audits of shipping labels among other duties.

Requirements

Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a warehouse environment
Proficient in WM, UOPS
Proficient with RF
Experience with Microsoft Office programs preferred
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to stand for up to 8 hours/day.
Able to follow all safety policies and procedures.
Able to effectively communicate when needed
Overtime as needed (both voluntary and mandatory)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office programs preferred
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels and accuracy in WM
Audit waving shorts and reconcile any discrepancies in split case area and reserve pallet racks
Research short ships from waving and shorts on the floor
Cycle Count as needed
Review Transitional Inventory report and cycle count transitional inventory to reconcile
Perform Put away/Empty verifications
Work with all warehouse departments and Inventory Control to resolve all inventory variances
Operate Order Selector as needed
Other duties as assigned