Inventory Control Clerk

Designer Brands Inc
  • westampton, NJ
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    The Opportunity

    Every product in our distribution centers depends on accurate inventory and efficient processes to get where it needs to be. As an Inventory Control Clerk I, you'll play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, researching discrepancies, and supporting the flow of merchandise throughout the distribution center.

    Working across systems and on the warehouse floor, you'll use inventory tools, RF scanning technology, and hands-on investigation to help ensure inventory is accounted for accurately and issues are resolved quickly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and contributing to a fast-paced distribution environment.

    What You'll Be Doing

    Inventory Accuracy & Auditing

    • Perform cycle counts, location audits, and inventory verification activities.
    • Investigate inventory discrepancies and help identify root causes.
    • Process inventory adjustments within warehouse management systems.
    • Verify product quantities, locations, and conditions to support inventory accuracy.

    Research & Problem Solving

    • Research missing, mispicked, or misplaced inventory.
    • Analyze inventory issues and recommend solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
    • Support reconciliation efforts and communicate findings with operational partners.

    Operational Support

    • Inspect and process returned, canceled, or relocated merchandise.
    • Support consolidation, quality control, and other inventory-related activities.
    • Generate reports and maintain accurate inventory records.
    • Partner with other departments to support operational needs and business objectives.

    Safety & Equipment Operation

    • Safely operate material handling equipment and warehouse technology.
    • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
    • Report safety, security, or operational concerns to leadership.

    What You'll Need

    Experience & Education

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain environment preferred.
    • Experience with warehouse management systems such as HighJump/Korber, ABS, or Jesta preferred.

    Skills & Capabilities

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Certification to operate powered industrial equipment preferred.

    Numbers & Facts

    Locationwestampton, NJ

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Distribution Warehousingunmatched
    • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Communicationsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Radio Frequencyunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Returns Processingunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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