Inventory Control Officer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Implement inventory control strategies, policies, and procedures to effectively manage inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.
• Maintain inventory tracking systems and procedures to ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes to identify and resolve any discrepancies or variances.
• Lead and verify results of departmental responsibilities of the Inventory Control team
• Maintain total quantity of each SKU in each warehouse
• Synchronize inventory quantity between AS400, Infor, Intek, and Warehouse Librarian Responsible for immediate counts, cycle counts, and posting of inventory accounting transactions.
• Identify and evaluate “dead” inventory and develop plan of action
• Manage work time and schedules to the best advantage
• Audit and maintain accurate UPC information on all SKUs Create and oversee a structured Cycle Count program
• Investigate and identify root causes (how and why) for inventory shrink, including process failures, user error and data inaccuracy
• Update all new SKU slotting in the warehouse
• Maintain inventory adjustments of <.01% of sales

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list; other duties may be required. These duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time.

Do you have the following qualifications?

• Computer knowledge of MS Office Programs – Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and Crystal reports, INFOR AS400 Experience including Query, WLIB, Flow Chart
• Knowledge of general purchasing and inventory control procedures
• Math skills for computing ratios and percentages
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Plan, organize, and schedule workload to meet deadlines
• Prepare monthly reports and forecasts

Your education & experience should be similar to:

• HS diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline desired (will consider equivalent combination of education and work experience)
• 5+ years of experience related to Operations, Supply Chain, Wholesale Distribution, and Purchasing
• Warehouse Librarian Certification, preferred

Working conditions:

• Office and Warehouse environment
• Some vibrations and noise from forklift and or other equipment
• May occasionally work near some moving mechanical parts such as lifts
• May encounter some outdoor weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The required physical abilities to perform this job:

• Some hands and finger dexterity for the use of equipment
• Close visual work on a computer terminal
• Able to hear and speak into telephone, close visual work on a computer terminal, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard, mouse, other technical instruments and warehouse equipment.
• Occasional reaching and carrying with hands and arms, ability to lift and carry 60 pounds.

Employees are our greatest assets. That’s why we offer benefits like medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401(k) plans and discounts on pet products.