Inventory Control Specialist

Mikart LLC•Atlanta, GA

20d

About The Position

The Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist maintains accurate inventory records and supports efficient warehouse operations. The role ensures materials are properly received, stored, issued, transferred, and reconciled, helping maintain inventory accuracy, product traceability, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The specialist receives and verifies incoming materials; records inventory transactions; conducts cycle counts and physical inventories; researches and resolves discrepancies; and verifies proper storage, identification, and segregation of materials. The role also supports picking, staging, issuing, and transferring materials to production, maintains required inventory documentation, communicates inventory concerns, and helps sustain an organized, clean, safe, and efficient warehouse. The specialist follows applicable safety, PPE, GMP, and company requirements and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Dependable, accountable, and reliable.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Ability to follow written procedures and established processes consistently.
Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
Ability to identify discrepancies and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Comfort working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving quantities, measurements, and inventory counts.
Ability to read and interpret inventory records, labels, work orders, procedures, and other documentation.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment safely after appropriate training.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and maintain accurate records.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, kneel, push, pull, and climb as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to safely operate or work around warehouse and material-handling equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with counting, scanning, labeling, picking, and handling materials.
Ability to use hands and fingers for computer operation, scanning, labeling, documentation, and handling materials.
Visual ability sufficient to read labels, lot numbers, expiration dates, inventory records, and computer screens.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse, inventory control, materials management, or distribution experience.
Previous experience in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
Experience using inventory management, warehouse management, or ERP systems.
Knowledge of GMP, inventory control practices, and warehouse procedures.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, item numbers, lot numbers, expiration dates, and supporting documentation.
Enter and maintain accurate inventory transactions in the inventory management system.
Conduct cycle counts and participate in scheduled physical inventories; reconcile variances.
Research and resolve inventory discrepancies by reviewing system transactions, documentation, and physical inventory.
Verify inventory is stored in the correct location and under appropriate storage conditions.
Perform inventory transfers between warehouse locations and production areas as required.
Pick, stage, and issue materials according to production schedules, work orders, and established procedures.
Verify material identity, quantity, lot number, and status before issuing materials.
Monitor for damaged, expired, quarantined, or otherwise restricted materials and ensure proper identification and segregation.
Maintain inventory logs, count sheets, receiving records, and other required documentation.
Assist with investigation and resolution of inventory-related deviations and discrepancies.
Communicate inventory concerns, shortages, discrepancies, and other issues to the appropriate supervisor or department.
Assist with warehouse organization, cleanliness, and proper material flow.
Operate authorized and trained-on warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, carts, scales, and other material-handling equipment.
Follow applicable safety procedures, PPE requirements, GMP requirements, and company policies.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.