Inventory Control Specialist

Boise Cascade•Lakeville, MN

About The Position

Boise Cascade is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain control of inventory at a distribution location. The role helps ensure inventory is secured, properly identified, and readily accessible to authorized personnel. It involves physical inventory counts and reconciliation, verifying incoming and outgoing shipment quantities, maintaining accurate inventory records, analyzing inventory levels, and coordinating with production and sales orders and forecasts. The specialist operates a forklift to maintain inventory position, keeps the work area orderly, follows safety programs and OSHA regulations, and demonstrates commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The position is performed in a warehouse operations environment involving some physical exertion and work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Boise Cascade describes its people-centered workplace and offers a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, with many benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or two years of equivalent work experience.
Ability to perform duties in a warehouse operations environment with some physical exertion, both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Knowledge of office equipment, such as a calculator and computer.
Proficiency with computer software applications needed for job responsibilities, including working knowledge of Excel and Agility.
Ability to understand and apply fundamental mathematical calculations.
Effective communication skills, demonstrated decision-making ability, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Typically more than five years of experience in a related job function.
Leadership qualities and the ability to interface well with customers.
Solid understanding of all RFN functions.

Responsibilities

Maintain control of inventories at a distribution location, ensuring they are secured, properly identified, and accessible to authorized personnel.
Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile results with inventory records.
Ensure quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments are correct and maintain accurate inventory records.
Analyze inventory levels and coordinate with production and sales orders and forecasts.
Operate a forklift to maintain inventory position.
Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
Follow safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.