Inventory Control Specialist

Share Share Email Post Share POSITION SUMMARY: The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for leading inbound and receiving activities and maintaining accurate warehouse inventory levels by strategically allocating locations and creating bins. This position oversees the safe, timely, and accurate receipt, documentation, put-away, and system processing of incoming freight while administering cycle counts, bin accuracy, inventory reconciliation, and related controls within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP system, including NetSuite where applicable. The Inventory Control Specialist works closely with the Branch Leader, Supply Chain, Warehouse Lead, Warehouse Team, and other teammates to support product availability, deliver exceptional customer service, and a commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: To successfully perform this role, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements outlined below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lead and coordinate warehouse teammates performing inbound receiving, unloading, inspection, staging, put-away, and related material-handling activities; reinforce safe, accurate, and efficient work practices. Ensure incoming freight transactions, receiving documentation, purchase-order receipts, and WMS/ERP updates are complete, timely, and accurate. Maintain accurate inventory records for received goods, location assignments, bin setup, transfers, and adjustments in the WMS/ERP system. Perform and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and on-demand cycle counts, recounts, physical inventory counts, bin audits, and spot checks. Research, reconcile, and document inventory discrepancies - including quantity variances, misplaced material, damaged product, and transaction errors - resolving routine issues when possible and communicating escalated or unresolved matters to the Branch Leader or Supply Chain Manager. Monitor and help improve receiving and inventory accuracy through root-cause analysis, corrective actions, standard work, and process-improvement initiatives. Create, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inbound and inventory-control activities; train teammates on applicable processes and expectations. Maintain organized, properly labeled inventory and receiving areas that meet safety, housekeeping, and operational standards. Support tracking of slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, or nonconforming inventory; provide accurate information and recommendations to warehouse and supply chain leadership. Prepare or support accurate inventory and receiving reports for Procurement, Warehouse Leadership, Management, and other internal partners, as needed. Collaborate with warehouse leadership and teammates to resolve issues affecting receiving, shipping, put-away, replenishment, transfers, invoicing, and customer service. Ensure inbound paperwork and related records are organized, accurate, and retained in accordance with company processes. Maintain required PPE usage and promote a safe, clean work environment for employees and visitors. Perform warehouse duties, including receiving, shipping, loading, unloading, moving materials, and other administrative tasks, as necessary or assigned. Provide professional internal and external customer service; support product-information requests and other warehouse interactions as needed. Assist the Branch Leader and Warehouse Lead with special assignments. Advocate for Tenet's Mission, Vision, Values, and Employee Operating Code. REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational and attention to detail skills. Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using EMS and/or ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to train and collaborate effectively with warehouse teammates and internal partners. Self-motivated, dependable, team-oriented, and committed to safe work practices and continuous improvement. Strong customer-service mindset and ability to maintain awareness of product details and operational updates. Ability to create, follow, and improve standard operating procedures. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : Must beat least18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required. 2+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inbound logistics, inventory control, production, or a related field required. Experience with computerized inventory control, WMS, or ERP systems required, NetSuite experience preferred. Demonstrated experience with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, receiving transactions, and inventory record accuracy preferred. Experience creating SOPs, training teammates, or leading warehouse activities preferred. Current forklift certification required or ability to become certified (training provided by employer) At least one year of forklift experience required. Customer service experience required; construction-industry experience preferred. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : This position requires the ability to travel to customers’ offices, job sites, industry and training events, and other Tenet locations as needed. Travel will primarily be by car, with occasional flights for longer distances. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role involves remaining active for a significant portion of the day, with movement within the warehouse, office or project site is required. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier and printer. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. BENEFITS: The position is eligible for discretionary and annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include: Employer-Paid Coverage: Group Term Life, Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage Wellness Program 401K with Employer Match Discounted Company Stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) Profit Sharing Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Employee Referral Bonus Program Training/Development & Professional Growth Opportunities Exclusive Discounts: Access to Perks Marketplace Discount Program Company Engagement, and More. Disclaimer: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities on occasion as needed. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Tenet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran statues, or any other characteristic protected by the law. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance with the application process, or if you're experiencing difficulty using our website to apply for a position, please reach out to our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, click HERE #J-18808-Ljbffr Tenet Corp.