Inventory Control (Temp conversion)

ID Logistics•Austell, GA

About The Position

Works in conjunction with the site Operations Manager to maintain accurate inventory levels and records at the location. Handles inventory paperwork and follows procedures to verify that orders received and shipped are properly accounted for, and accounts for defective or damaged products with appropriate corrective action. Manages and reconciles cycle counts, investigates discrepancies, and takes steps to correct and prevent them. The role also supports product searches, reviews unusual inventory occurrences, and handles slow-moving or obsolete inventory and returned shipments. Physical lifting or moving of products or materials may be required. The position helps maintain food safety, sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices, and company safety standards. It also participates in and coaches LTOs during physical inventories or samplings as requested by the customer, and ensures written documentation is signed and filed.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or one year of related inventory control experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing terminology and practices.
Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems.
Skills in mathematics, personal computers, Excel, and spreadsheets.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cycle counts as assigned.
Investigate inventory discrepancies found through cycle counts and determine their root causes.
Pull slow-moving or obsolete inventory as requested by the customer for disposal, salvage, or donation; this may involve physically lifting or moving products or materials.
Process returned shipments by unloading trailers and determining which inventory is first quality or damaged.
Ensure proper written documentation is signed off and filed.
Participate in and coach LTOs during physical inventories or samplings as requested by the customer to maintain inventory process integrity.
Search for products within the system and adjust records when discrepancies are found.
Take steps to correct and prevent inventory discrepancies.
Identify and research unusual inventory occurrences and correct them before a bay must be locked or an inventory adjustment made.
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Safety Guidelines.
Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report observed noncompliance.
Observe company safety rules and assist with enforcement as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.