Inventory Technician

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a “roll up your sleeves and get the job done” mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager. Responsible for performing various duties which include researching, analyzing, and correcting inventory discrepancies; generating reports, cycle counting, residuals, and other inventory control related functions. Responsible for the direction of inventory department WH2/3 employees. Additional duties include maintaining workflow, supporting other departments as necessary, understanding of all inventory functions, and training new hires. Main Responsibilities: Maintaining accurate records. Submit reports in a timely manner. Cycle count all locations (Reserve, Case Pick, and Active). Research errors for trends and corrective action. Prioritize and create cycle count tasks. Ability to understand and follow system designated direction by RF to ensure accurate selection and movement of product. Ability to give direction and follow-up to ensure assignments are complete. Accurately and consistently review all compliance guidelines as indicated by the system Direct workforce during the shift. Ensure all personnel are following Inventory SOP’s. Motivate and keep employees focused as well as monitor employee’s timely return from break and lunch. Accurately document all variances on cycle counts, cases in 10 and 15 status, and mixed location. Ensure SOP’s are accurate and up to date. Complete system transactions for shipping loads. Investigate high scrap rates for workorders. Close and actualize all workorders. Reconcile rework activities. Assist with month end closing by researching and clearing negative balances. Provide Warehouse Manager with feedback for employee performance reviews. Maintain working relationships with planners, deployment, traffic, and other corporate partners. Maintain appropriate inventory of Pallets and order when necessary. Any other duties as may be assigned. Requirements Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules including safe operation of equipment. Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC. Attend and participate in operational meetings as required. Maintain business confidentiality relative to picking, promotions, distribution methods, inventory, customer lists and financial reports. Ability to read, count, write, and perform simple math calculations Responsible for the careful handling of all products, avoiding damage of any type. Ability to learn technical material to accomplish necessary objectives. Work requires moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. While performing duties of this job, employee will regularly stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and get on and off equipment repeatedly throughout the shift. Qualifications High School diploma / GED Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a warehouse environment. Strong work ethic and sense of urgency Willingness to become certified in the operation of various types of warehouse equipment, including a forklift Good oral and written communication skills; bi-lingual preferred. Available to work OT, various shifts, weekends, and holidays. Ability to become certified in Hazardous Material handling Able to work with, create, and change SOPs for process and quality improvements Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems Ability to work as part of a team LI-onsite BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr BIC