Inventory Control Specialist

Job Summary

Monitors inventory reports and processes, identifies discrepancies, and performs a variety of transactions to maintain a highly accurate level of inventory control. Investigates and reports on System Triggered Cycle Counts. Works with Operations to determine root cause of inventory discrepancies and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Coordinate daily inventory audits as needed. Slots new items prior to arriving at warehouse. Works with inventory space manager on new product launches and initiatives to ensure standard flow through the warehouse

Essential Job Functions *

• Run inventory reporting daily and initiate inventory and the necessary bin verifications for all locations.
• Verify the daily transactions including part issues, builds, transfers, and adjustments.
• Verify audits by researching, reconciling the information in the system to the physical inventory adjustment.
• Generate reports as required to back up transactions and history of product.
• Monitor all un-allocable locations for product that has not processed through completely for aging.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related experience or one year experience plus related production and inventory control courses.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Able to lift up to 35lbs regularly.
• Able to lift 35 to 45lbs occasionally.
• Able to secure a PIT license for appropriate equipment within 30 days

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Personal Leadership -Takes initiative and follows through on commitments; accepts responsibility for mistakes; protects confidentiality; voices disagreement with tact; accepts & implements change.
• Internal & External Customer Service -Exhibits cooperative behavior; anticipates customer needs & initiates service in a timely manner; always meets service expectations.
• Communication -Communicates verbal & written information in a clear, concise manner; invites contact and listens with respect; responds to voice and email in a timely manner.
• Teamwork -Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; interacts well with various personalities; shares resources; supports team decisions; contributes to team projects when asked.
• Results Oriented -Possesses current industry & job knowledge; is organized & efficient; demonstrates effective time management & multi-tasking skills; makes decisions in a timely manner.

Operational Equipment

• Power Industrial Truck
• Company issued laptop
• RF scanner
• Walkie- radio

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Quality Control: Fast-paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Quality Control: Medium, lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 70 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.