Inventory Control Specialist

Boise Cascade Company•Lakeville, MN

4d•$23 - $31

About The Position

Boise Cascade is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain control over inventory at a distribution location. The role ensures inventory is secured, properly identified, and readily accessible to authorized personnel. It includes conducting physical inventory counts, reconciling counts with inventory records, checking incoming and outgoing shipment quantities, analyzing inventory levels, and coordinating with production and sales orders and forecasts. The specialist operates a forklift to maintain inventory position, maintains good housekeeping, follows safety programs and OSHA regulations, and supports safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Other duties may be assigned. The work takes place in a warehouse operations environment and involves some physical exertion, both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or two years of equivalent work experience.
Ability to perform duties in a warehouse operations environment involving some physical exertion, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Typically more than five years of experience in a related job function.
Leadership qualities and ability to interface well with customers.
Solid understanding of all RFN functions.
Knowledge of office equipment, such as calculators and computers.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain control over inventories, ensuring they are secured, properly identified, and readily accessible to authorized personnel.
Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile results with inventory records.
Verify quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain accurate physical inventories and 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.