Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Inventory Control Specialist and become the backbone of our supply chain excellence! In this vital role, you will oversee inventory accuracy, optimize stock levels, and ensure seamless warehouse operations. Your expertise will drive process improvements, enhance data accuracy, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about supply chain management, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career in logistics and inventory management.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations using advanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms such as AS400 and SAP.
- Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and root cause analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize data mining, data analysis skills, and visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau to generate insightful reports on inventory trends, demand planning, and supply chain analytics.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to optimize sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and manage vendor relationships for cost-effective purchasing.
- Support logistics operations including shipping & receiving, order fulfillment, materials handling, and materials management to ensure timely delivery and optimal stock levels.
- Drive process improvement initiatives by analyzing supply chain workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing innovative solutions for efficiency gains.
- Assist in production planning, demand forecasting, and inventory stocking strategies to meet retail management standards while minimizing excess stock.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, warehouse distribution processes, and inventory control techniques.
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as AS400, SAP, or similar platforms; experience with SQL for data collection and analysis is highly desirable.
- Expertise in data visualization tools including Power BI, Tableau, or Nielsen for reporting insights.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and financial modeling related to inventory costs and pricing strategies.
- Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), materials handling equipment like forklifts (certification preferred), and shipping & receiving operations.
- Effective negotiation skills for procurement activities; familiarity with contracts, sourcing strategies, and supplier management.
- Ability to perform detailed data analysis using Excel data analysis tools; strong technical proficiency in ERP systems such as MRPs (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
- Knowledge of logistics inventory management practices within e-commerce or retail environments; experience with 3PL providers is a plus.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting; physical capability for heavy lifting when needed.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in supply chain operations! Your expertise will help streamline processes, improve accuracy, and support our commitment to delivering outstanding service through innovative inventory control solutions.
Pay: $24.65 - $29.69 per hour
Work Location: In person
