Inventory Control Specialist III

Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist III

Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands company - the driving force in spirit across cheer, dance, band and yearbook.

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

Our commitment to safety

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants' physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements.

Work Type: Onsite

Location Details: 3131 Appling Rd, Bartlett TN 38133

Work Hours Monday – Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM

Description

As a member of the Warehouse team, the Inventory Control (IC) Specialist III plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient product flow, and strong inventory controls within the Distribution Center. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, managing system and physical inventory activity, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, and partnering with Operations to support accurate, efficient warehouse execution.

Responsibilities

• Investigate inventory variances by researching system transactions, physical inventory results, location activity, and operational processes.
• Perform inventory reconciliations to ensure alignment between physical inventory, system inventory, and operational records.
• Execute inventory adjustments within established protocols, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare and communicate inventory reporting to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage WMS transactions, including reviewing, validating, correcting, and supporting inventory-related system activity.
• Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and partner with Operations to implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Lead and support physical inventory activities, cycle counts, audits, and inventory validation processes.
• Own inventory accuracy metrics and KPIs, monitor performance, communicate results, and take actions to improve accuracy.
• Support audit responsibilities by maintaining accurate records, validating inventory processes, and ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with an accuracy-driven and analytical mindset.
• Ability to interpret data and reports to identify trends, and discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work seasonal mandatory overtime as needed.
• Ability to learn tasks quickly and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and comprehend in English.

Knowledge / Experience / Education

• Understanding of inventory control procedures, cycle count programs, and internal controls.
• Experience using RF scanning systems and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• 2-3 years of relevant warehouse or inventory control experience preferred.
• Certified Forklift Operator or willingness to become certified.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 10+ hours per day.
• Ability to lift 15-50 lbs. regularly from floor to waist level.
• Ability to work at heights up to 30-40 feet.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and body on a regular basis.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment, including reach and wave trucks, order pickers, and similar equipment.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

Join the best team in sport & spirit

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Our values

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our benefits

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.