Inventory Specialist

Hajoca Corporation•Huntersville, NC

About The Position

You will: Ensure the replenishment queue is cleared each day. This task is accomplished by relocating material from bulk/secondary locations to primary locations. Cycle Counts. Work through daily, system driven cycle counts. Diagnose and resolve any inventory discrepancies encountered while performing replenishments and cycle counts. This is accomplished by verifying all locations and receiving documents where necessary. Work with team members to identify and correct process deviations through coaching and developing newer associates. Assist with credits. Identify and list materials to be credited to customer. Forward information to Material Returns Coordinator for processing. Assist with material location. When “missing” material is encountered, trace movements and identify errors in put away or picking process. Make your manager aware of process or training deficiencies. Assist customers at Will Call Counter when necessary to keep wait times lower, and when assigned Will Call teammates are on vacation or must be absent from work (as directed by supervisor) Assist teammates in the Receiving department when necessary because of an escalated number of deliveries or when assigned Receiving teammates are on vacation or must be absent from work (as directed by supervisor). Assist with consignment location inventories and operations as required or assigned by supervisor. General warehouse duties as required or assigned by supervisor. Maintain neat and orderly workspace. Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards. Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Requirements

1+ year of warehouse inventory handling experience
Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred
This position will also monitor vendor shipments, receipt of merchandise, and returned goods and ensure the PC meets or exceeds fill rates, service levels, in stock rates while assisting with the resolution of inventory discrepancies where needed.
Diagnose and resolve any inventory discrepancies encountered while performing replenishments and cycle counts, verifying the appropriate documentation when necessary
Trace movements and identify errors in the put away or picking process when “missing” material is encountered
Meet or exceed the Profit Center targets for fill rates/service levels, in stock rates, annual inventory turns, and slow-moving/devalued/overstock inventory levels.
Perform required file maintenance to products, buy lines, price and buy matrices; communicate with Product File Administrator as necessary.
Negotiate and maintain profitable partnerships with suppliers and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Possess outstanding customer service and communication skills.
Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.
Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
Be able to proactively research and analyze data and solve problems.
Possess strong organization and multi-tasking abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Know of, be able to apply, and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.
Be able to learn to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.
Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for warehouse operations.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Ensure the replenishment queue is cleared each day
Relocate material from bulk/secondary locations to primary locations
Work through daily, system driven cycle counts
Diagnose and resolve any inventory discrepancies encountered while performing replenishments and cycle counts
Verify all locations and receiving documents where necessary
Work with team members to identify and correct process deviations through coaching and developing newer associates
Assist with credits
Identify and list materials to be credited to customer
Forward information to Material Returns Coordinator for processing
Assist with material location
Trace movements and identify errors in put away or picking process when “missing” material is encountered
Make manager aware of process or training deficiencies
Assist customers at Will Call Counter when necessary to keep wait times lower
Assist teammates in the Receiving department when necessary because of an escalated number of deliveries
Assist with consignment location inventories and operations as required or assigned by supervisor
General warehouse duties as required or assigned by supervisor
Maintain neat and orderly workspace
Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards
Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required
Monitor vendor shipments, receipt of merchandise, and returned goods
Ensure the PC meets or exceeds fill rates, service levels, in stock rates while assisting with the resolution of inventory discrepancies where needed
Meet or exceed the Profit Center targets for fill rates/service levels, in stock rates, annual inventory turns, and slow-moving/devalued/overstock inventory levels
Perform required file maintenance to products, buy lines, price and buy matrices
Communicate with Product File Administrator as necessary
Negotiate and maintain profitable partnerships with suppliers and vendors

Benefits

Profit-Sharing Program
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
Life insurance and Long Term Disability
Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Paid day of community service
401(k)
Retirement cash account with company contributions
Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
Company wellness program
Employee discounts
College tuition benefits