Inventory Control Specialist (Regular/Full-Time)

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Inventory Control Specialist is to plan, organize, and participate in daily operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately document and count inventory using Excel, photographs, vendor product information, and --- resources in a timely manner.
• Pull products and prepare/stage them for pick up as requested by Interior Design staff as well as document/inventory items delivered to the warehouse for storage per the Statement of Work.
• Perform a complete annual physical inventory of the government property in its procession. The results of these inventories are due on the 15th of the following month when the inventory is completed.
• Immediately notify VA of any discrepancies between orders and deliveries, between the government property record and any inventory, any product failures or damages, and any other information regarding the safeguarding of government property.
• Provide, update, and maintain the inventory for each item that is received and stored. This is to be maintained by an Inventory Specialist that is not involved in the day-to-day efforts of moving but is dedicated to inventory management.
• Any other duties as assigned by leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School/GED or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of inventory control experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills, including root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Suite and data entry systems.
• Experience in the Transportation industry a plus. 
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• Forklift Certification is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. 
• This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach. 

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