Inventory Control Specialist I General Admin

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PURPOSE 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 changed SKUs.
• 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.
• 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 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see whats possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier, and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings, click here: www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call 214-765-3990 or email ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.