Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Shift: Various shifts from 5am-10pm, Possible occasional overnights

Reports to: Inventory Manager

Job Summary:

As an Inventory Clerk, you will be responsible for the excellence and integrity of the inventory, companywide. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations by maintaining the placement and accuracy of all American Furniture Warehouse inventory. This is done by operating an order picker up to 34 feet in the air to scan products, conducting investigations, and more. In addition, you will coordinate and work with multiple departments, facilities, and managers to resolve inventory problems and will report all discrepancies to the Inventory Control Management team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Answer calls from sales, warehouse, and department managers about product location and inventory.
• Assist in checking backorder reports.
• Conduct cycle counts and audits for the following: warehouse rows, control locations, and show floor.
• Investigates warehouse inventory discrepancies and document errors.
• Investigate product issues and identify them, including missing product.
• Generate reports for Inventory Management as needed.
• Complete daily tasks as assigned by Inventory Management.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures.
• All other duties assigned by the Inventory Manager as directed.

Compensation Package:

Pay rate: Hourly range from $17.71-$22 DOE

Supervision Given and Received:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position is supervised directly by the Inventory Manager or Director.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Hands on experience with STORIS preferred.
• Ability to operate an order picker up at 30+ feet high in the air.
• Able to move product up to 200lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a congenial calm communication style and the ability to diffuse and clarify the needs of drivers to achieve clear solutions.
• Have strong independent follow up skills.
• Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW's success.
• Strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Computer Skills:

Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), and advanced internet research skills are preferred. Ability to regularly use computers for ordering, communication, documentation, scheduling, and maintenance of organizational content on shared drives is required. Advanced knowledge of Excel is preferred as this job works heavily with tables and macros.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certifications and licenses related to business and safety are preferred.

Education and Experience:

Two-year college or university program degree preferred; High School diploma required; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to pass a company defined physical.
• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!