Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Inventory Control Associate and become a vital part of our supply chain excellence! In this role, you will oversee inventory accuracy, optimize warehouse operations, and ensure seamless stock management across multiple channels. Your proactive approach will help streamline processes, reduce discrepancies, and support our commitment to delivering exceptional service. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in warehouse distribution, data analytics, and supply chain management within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels using warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms such as AS400 and SAP.
- Conduct regular cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and root cause analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and merchandising teams to optimize stock levels through demand planning and category management strategies.
- Utilize data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau to analyze inventory trends, forecast needs, and support process improvement initiatives.
- Manage materials handling activities including shipping & receiving, order fulfillment, and materials management to ensure timely delivery.
- Perform data mining and analysis using spreadsheets, Excel data analysis tools, and supply chain analytics to inform purchasing decisions and pricing strategies.
- Engage in cross-functional communication with supplier management teams to coordinate sourcing efforts, negotiate contracts, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Skills
- Extensive experience in warehouse distribution, warehouse operations, and inventory management software.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data collection, data analysis skills, financial modeling, and supply chain analytics.
- Technical proficiency with ERP systems (such as AS400), warehouse management systems (WMS), Power BI, Tableau, Nielsen data tools, and Excel for data analysis.
- Knowledge of procurement processes including sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation, and materials handling.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies or process inefficiencies.
- Familiarity with logistics inventory management practices including shipping & receiving, heavy lifting procedures, 3PL coordination, and production planning.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments such as merchandising, retail management, demand planning, and supplier management.
- Physical ability to perform materials handling tasks involving lifting or moving heavy items safely; experience with forklift operation is a plus.
Join us as an Inventory Control Associate to drive operational excellence through meticulous inventory oversight and innovative process improvements! Your expertise will directly impact our ability to meet customer demands efficiently while advancing your career in supply chain management.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
