Inventory Control Specialist I

Inventory Specialist

Under general supervision, monitors accuracy of inventory information and makes adjustments to inventory records based on physical verification and computer research. Maintains inventory system quantities and costs on an ongoing basis.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Compiles data from records and shipping/receiving documents, requisitions, contracts and accounting reports.
• Performs cycle counts per schedule, verifying all counts for accuracy by comparing physical counts to computer quantity and identifying discrepancies.
• Researches variances between physical counts and computer quantities and makes appropriate corrections in the system.
• Assigns SKU numbers to inventory, maintaining SKU logic, and maintains/updates SKU files including deleting dropped or changes SKU's.
• Creates and reviews appropriate reports for management, follows up on discrepancies such as negative on-hands and out-of-stock.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Reviews system generated reports and use information to generate purchase orders for stock merchandise.
• Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods.
• Ensure all costs are accurate and accounted for on purchase orders.
• Put away (stock shelves) incoming stock. This will be mostly inside material but will include some outside.
• Help with the physical inventory preparation process. This will be an all-year process with heavy concentration in the two months leading up to the PI date.
• Help reduce/manage the obsolete inventory that includes stock and special order.
• Need to be forward thinking
• Need to aware of new products that could benefit our store and increase sales.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one (1) year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to read and communicate verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of material acquisition and inventory processes
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to compose effective and efficient reports
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors environment and physical activity requirements, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.