Inventory Control Specialist (Full-Time)
About The Position
The Inventory Control Specialist supports all store departments by maintaining and updating inventory levels. The role includes checking the quality and accuracy of inventory counts, monitoring inventory losses, and preparing reports. The specialist also serves as a back-up to the Receiving Specialist, conducting quality checks on freight entering and leaving the store. The role emphasizes attention to detail, quality control, and inventory accuracy management. The specialist reconciles differences between physical stock and digital records, tracks and logs inventory, and assists with product returns, recalls, and defective items. They help maintain a safe environment, communicate with internal departments and external partners, and work with the Assistant Store Manager to develop and achieve goals. Other store duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to train on and safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and box crusher/baler.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think creatively and outside the box.
- Positive attitude and demonstrated practice of learning.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
- Familiarity with standard concepts and practices in a retail environment.
- Strong Windows-based computer skills, especially with Microsoft products.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to perform heavy and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, carry, and push.
- Ability to work on a ladder.
- Ability to perform repetitive wrist movements on a keyboard.
- Close vision for computer work.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile inventory differences between physical stock and digital data.
- Create and maintain a safe environment.
- Track and log inventory to ensure quantities are accurate.
- Assist in managing product returns, recalls, and defective items.
- Conduct quality checks of inventory counts and monitor inventory losses.
- Prepare inventory reports.
- Back up the Receiving Specialist by checking the quality of freight entering and leaving the store.
- Communicate with the Purchasing and Finance departments, team members, vendors, and service providers.
- Use proper radio and phone etiquette.
- Work with the Assistant Store Manager to develop and achieve goals.
- Perform other duties throughout the store as needed.
- Embrace Murdoch's mission, values, and principles and contribute to team success.
Benefits
- Employee discount on merchandise.
- Multiple health insurance options after 60 days.
- Dental insurance options.
- Vision insurance options.
- Life insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- Holiday pay.
- Paid sick time.
- 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Community Giving Program that matches donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
- Wellness Program with credits that can lower medical premiums.
- Training Program with over 250 courses.
- Voluntary insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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