Inventory Control Specialist

Overview The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, transparency, and compliance within UNIS's dynamic, technology-driven logistics environment. Positioned as a key collaborator with warehouse and operational teams, this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. The Inventory Control Specialist is essential in maintaining inventory reliability for third-party logistics (3PL) clients, upholding audit standards, and supporting scalable, data-driven decision-making processes that align with UNIS’s mission to optimize supply chain networks. Overview The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, transparency, and compliance within UNIS's dynamic, technology-driven logistics environment. Positioned as a key collaborator with warehouse and operational teams, this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. The Inventory Control Specialist is essential in maintaining inventory reliability for third-party logistics (3PL) clients, upholding audit standards, and supporting scalable, data-driven decision-making processes that align with UNIS’s mission to optimize supply chain networks. Responsibilities 1. Perform regular cycle counts, location audits, and reconciliations to validate inventory records and ensure alignment with the Warehouse Management System (WMS). 2. Investigate inventory variances across receiving, picking, replenishment, shipping, and other inventory movements while documenting findings and proposing corrective actions. 3. Validate compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles, lot and serial tracking, inventory status requirements, and customer-specific directives to maintain audit-ready records. 4. Collaborate proactively with warehouse teams to identify and address discrepancies, escalating operational risks and ensuring preventive measures are established. 5. Support inventory adjustments and data accuracy in alignment with approved processes and customer expectations, leveraging technological tools for efficiency and transparency. Minimum Requirements: 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent. 2. Proven working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanning, and inventory-related processes such as cycle counting and reconciliation. 3. Fundamental understanding of inventory control principles, including FIFO/FEFO, lot and serial tracking, and customer compliance requirements. 4. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, mobile devices, Microsoft Teams, and maintaining warehouse data integrity through digital tools. 5. Availability to work overtime, weekends, or after hours as operational needs require. Preferred Requirements: 1. Previous experience in a 3PL or high-complexity warehouse environment. 2. Familiarity with OSHA standards, warehouse safety protocols, SOPs, and 5S methodologies for workflow organization. 3. Experience working with advanced technologies such as AI-enabled systems, analytics dashboards, or inventory management automation solutions. At least one year in inventory control, cycle counting, receiving, shipping, or a related function. Familiarity with AI-enabled variance alerts and inventory process improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNIS