Temporary IC/Receiving Spec

Temporary Inventory Control Specialist

HRforGrowth is engaged as the exclusive talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions - including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment - are made solely by the hiring organization.

Role Summary

The Temporary Inventory Control Specialist II is responsible for inventory control processes and ensures that quality control initiatives are accurately followed and reported. They will be accountable for reporting all pertinent data to manage inventory accuracy, cycle counts process, inventory slotting initiatives, conduct audits, physical inventory, data entry, and report generation.

Key Results Area

• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records to ensure quality fulfillment services
• Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
• Perform cycle counts as scheduled or as requested by client
• Perform physical inventory as scheduled or as requested by client
• Monitor and coordinate Pick location replenishments
• Handle client product in a manner that does not damage
• Review and analyze daily inventory adjustments and changes
• Assist with reports and analysis of inventory control results and activities
• Run queries/reports to support inventory control analysis and reporting
• Support or adapt existing applications (WMS, GEM, Collateral, Access, and Excel), tools and reporting as needed
• Monitor slotting by velocity codes to ensure warehouses are set up accurately and effectively
• Escalate with IT to resolve report and system problems
• Perform projects, analysis and data extractions as assigned
• Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Participate in process improvements by communicating inefficiencies and being involved in the solutions
• Support and maintain corporate quality, health standards, processes, policies, practices and work instructions
• Provide a safe working environment through adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety policies
• Learn, promote, and adhere to a 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety) work area
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• 2+ years of combined warehouse and inventory control experience
• Forklift certification required
• Ability to multi-task
• Superior attention to detail, solid judgment and decision-making skills
• Experience in PC applications and ability to learn new systems
• Excellent math, reading, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to effectively communicate, provide coaching, and feedback to employees
• Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment

About HRforGrowth:

HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients - from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.

The hiring organization for this position is expected to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws - including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.