SUMMARY
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and accountability of the inventory in the warehouse. This includes understanding the flow of inventory in, around, and out of the warehouse, managing inventory accuracy and verification initiatives, and investigating discrepancies. This position will work closely with the Warehouse Operations and Assembly teams to ensure proper inventory controls are in place and being followed. This position will also sustain SOX compliance initiatives pertaining to inventory control. Ideal candidates are organized, attentive to details, and self-starters with strong interpersonal skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to change priorities, shift focus, or adopt a new or different strategy seamlessly.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Projects/duties may be modified/changed/added/deleted as needed.
- Conduct the cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and company procedures
- Review, transact, and document inventory adjustments related to discrepancies
- Investigate inventory discrepancies including receiving, lot number, quantity, and location discrepancies. Provide periodic reports to the Warehouse Operations Manager
- Investigate customer order complaints including wrong items, quantity discrepancies, shipping errors, etc.
- Conduct a daily Cursory Inspection of all products received
- Review and assist with Warehouse with customer return process
- Review and assist Procurement with vendor return process
- Manage inventory control measures to support SOX Compliance initiatives
- Review and post daily receiving
- Assist internal product request process
- Maintain and monitor expiring inventory, report at-risk items to sales leaders, and process the necessary transactions in the system
- Maintain and monitor status of all items in non-Central and Work bins (Hold/Returns, Hold/Expired, Hold/Hold, etc.) and ensure system and physical inventory match
- Comply with internal policies and procedures to inventory control
- Retain licensing to operate a stand-up lift.
- Other duties as assigned
AUTHORITY
- This role has no direct reports
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Ensure inventory accuracy and integrity through effective cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, inventory adjustments, and adherence to SOX and company inventory control requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely inventory records by reviewing receiving transactions, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring physical inventory aligns with system records.
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and customer order issues by investigating receiving, lot number, quantity, location, and shipping errors and coordinating appropriate corrective actions.
- Support inventory quality and compliance by conducting product inspections, monitoring inventory status, and ensuring products are properly maintained, documented, and processed.
- Maintain control over non-Central and Work bin inventory by ensuring inventory is properly classified, monitored, and reconciled between physical and system records.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High school diploma required.
- College education is preferred.
Experience:
- Experience in inventory management and control is strongly preferred.
- Experience with database ERP systems required.
Specific Characteristics:
- Consistently applies excellent communication skills; both oral and written
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Ability to work with limited direction and supervision
- Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
DEMANDS
Time and availability
- Must be able to work at least 40 hours each week from 8 am-5 pm, or some variation thereof.
Travel
- Must have transportation to and from headquarters.
Physical
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a typical office employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to hear and talk
- Use of hands for keyboard usage
- Frequent sitting, standing and walking
- Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and lifting
- Ability to drive a forklift
- Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds on a frequent basis
Environment
- Must be able to work in a moderately loud work environment.
DISCLAIMER
AAP/EEO Statement
North American Rescue, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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