Job Summary
The Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring optimal stock levels, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing stock discrepancies, supporting timely order fulfillment, and ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Primary Duties
-Perform regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits
-Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances
-Verify inventory quantities and locations
-Update inventory records in inventory management system
-Use of RF handheld device
-Operate motorized industrial equipment
-Collaborate with purchasing, receiving and production teams to ensure inventory accuracy
-Monitor Inventory for obsolescence or damage product
-Assist in handling of returns or quarantined inventory
-Assist with receiving, stocking, labeling, and organizing materials and products
-Support order picking and packing processes when required to ensure timely order fulfillment
-Inventory layout optimization for efficient storage and retrieval of inventory
-Track inventory movements, adjustments, and transfers between locations
-Operate and update inventory control systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
-Provide feedback and inventory insights to internal teams to improve forecasting and replenishment planning.
-Follow all safety protocols and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-Participate in warehouse audits, process improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings
-Ensure inventory storage areas are clearly labeled, accessible, and safe
-Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to inventory control
-Operate within standard operating procedures
-Maintain neat, clean and well-organized work area
-Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
-Excellent math, counting, and analytical skills.
-Excellent problem-solving skills
-Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
-Ability to identify and resolve inventory-related problems independently
-Proven track record of accuracy, safety, and reliability
-Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team setting
-Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
-Experience using inventory systems (e.g., SAP preferred) and handheld RF devices
-Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred but not required
-Good performance, accuracy, and safety records – no active warnings in file
-Good Attendance
-Ability to lift, pack and stack up to 50 pounds in proper manner
-Self-motivated & detail oriented
-Adhere to all safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
-Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
-Ability to pass the motorized industrial equipment test and obtain license/certification
-Ability to adapt, accepts, and promotes changes while encouraging a team environment to achieve business goals
Physical Requirement:
-Ability to lift, carry, pack, and stack up to 50 lbs. in a safe and proper manner
-Capability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
-Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and devices as needed
Working Conditions:
-While performing the duties of this Job, the contributor is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The contributor is frequently required to reach, push, pull and lift with hands and arms.
-Warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures (may be hot/cold depending on season)
-Exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and dust
-Required to wear safety equipment and follow all company safety guidelines
Education / Experience
-High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
