Inventory Control Specialist

Verst Logistics•Litchfield Park, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Creates and maintains accurate records of all inventories, completes daily physical cycle counts, and verifies that product shipments and receipts are properly accounted for by working with in-house and client systems to balance inventory to required KPI standards.

Requirements

Basic Math and Reading skills
Computer literacy and Microsoft Excel experience, Required
Able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately, and provide instructions to other associates as needed
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce company policies and procedures
Ability to reach, bend, climb and lift up to 50lbs safely as needed
Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills
Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed due to customer demand

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, Preferred
2 to 4 years of experience in an Inventory Control, Quality, or related role, preferred
Prefer prior experience operating a forklift
Demonstrated problem solving abilities and experience using Root Cause Analysis
Previous experience in an Automotive Distribution environment, preferred
Previous experience with Continuous Improvement Plans and Lean Manufacturing techniques, preferred.
Familiarity with SOX Compliance Requirements, preferred.
Familiarity with SDS/Hazmat Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes daily physical cycle counts to ensure accurate records are kept and availability of product.
Maintain inventory tracking systems producing reports on inventory KPI’s to warehouse and Senior Management using existing WMS and reporting tools.
Conduct daily analyses of inventory locations to forecast documenting potential inventory shortages or space requirements.
Work with the WMS team, warehouse management and client as necessary to set up new items in the WMS Inventory.
Assists and makes recommendations in the plant layout discussions as necessary.
Implement and/or maintain inventory control procedures and industry best practice.
Accounts for all defective or damaged product and follow appropriate corrective actions.
Conduct all annual physical Inventories as necessary.
Work closely with Operations Manager to create and maintain all SOP’s and DOP’s.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes.
Provides backup support to material handling operators as needed.
Participate in meetings regarding facility layout, process flow, inventory profiles etc.
Operate material handling equipment as required to complete job functions.