Inventory Control Specialist

TEKsystems • Carlsbad, CA

4d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist I supports day-to-day retail inventory coordination and issue resolution. This developing inventory control role emphasizes transaction accuracy, timely follow-through, clear communication, and foundational analytical skills. The specialist manages assigned inventory-related Jira tickets from intake through resolution and communicates status and outcomes to requestors and stakeholders. The role also creates inventory adjustments when required, investigates transfer order discrepancies, supports cross-functional partners, and prepares recurring and ad hoc reports as directed by the manager.

Requirements

• Skills in inventory control, inventory management, retail inventory movement, and retail operations.
• Experience or familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Cross-functional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support retail stores and business partners with inventory-related questions, exceptions, and transaction issues, and coordinate follow-up to keep records and workflows accurate.
• Manage assigned Jira inventory tickets from intake through closure, researching transaction history, documenting findings, coordinating resolution, and communicating status and outcomes.
• Create inventory adjustments when required based on validated research, supporting documentation, and established approval requirements; document the reason for each adjustment.
• Investigate transfer order discrepancies and exceptions, identify issues or next steps, and coordinate resolution through completion.
• Partner with Retail Operations, Logistics, Finance/Accounting, Systems, and other teams to research and resolve inventory issues.
• Create recurring and ad hoc inventory reports as directed by the manager; compile data, identify basic exceptions or trends, and present information clearly and accurately.
• Follow established inventory control practices, maintain organized supporting documentation, escalate unresolved or higher-risk issues, and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed