Inventory Control Analyst

Inventory Control Analyst

There's a place for you at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC. A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

The Inventory Control Specialist at the Central Distribution Center (CDC) is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy across high-volume electrical distribution products, including wire and cable. This role ensures alignment between physical inventory and system records while supporting branch replenishment, jobsite deliveries, and operational efficiency.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the inventory team to insure that cycle counts are done timely and within requirements.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and determine the root cause of such errors.
• Analyst data to understand picking practices, and update automation minimums and maximum inventory levels to ensure efficient picking.
• Research negative inventory trends and determine practices to reduce impact
• Monitor and validate wire cutting, reel tracking, and remnant inventory
• Audit inbound shipments and verify product quantities and specifications.
• Support CDC-to-branch transfers and ensure order accuracy
• Identify process improvements for inventory control and warehouse efficiencies.
• Ensure accuracy of reel quantities, footage balances, and cut tickets while reducing shrink and improving traceability of wire inventory.
• Research and account for cut loss through reel validation, ERP (Eclipse research), SWMS RF transactions, and CCTV footage
• Maintain Cut Loss KPIs measuring loss against master reel quantities, monthly commodity sales, and total footage cut/month

What you'll bring:

• 3-5+ years warehouse experience related to inventory control.
• WMS/RF scanning proficiency.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This role is performed predominantly in a warehouse environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift. You may be required to lift up to 50lbs. The successful candidate will need successfully complete training to operate warehouse machinery (pallet jack, forklift, order picker, etc.)

Location - Cranbury, NJ Schedule - Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm Rate - $60k annually, based on previous experience.

What we offer you:

• We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with company match Professional and personal development programs Opportunity to become a shareholder Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents Robust wellness program Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.