Role

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring all inventory items are properly identified and readily accessible in accordance with the organization’s inventory cycle. This requires the Inventory Control Specialist to track inventory and orders as well as forecast future supply needs.

The job duties herein describe essential functions of the position. Additionally, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to the success of the position. The individual should be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

• Executes daily inventory analysis and is able to identify and resolve discrepancies and problems.
• Conduct monthly cycle counts and promptly reconcile stock code variances.
• Pick inventory for daily job loadouts and service calls using required documentation.
• Open and close Purchase Orders, receive inventory into SYSPRO, and Upload all associated documents to company’s network drive(s)
• Oversees stock item master, Identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers.
• Assess current orders and forecast future demand in order to provide adequate supplies.
• Correspond with vendors to schedule deliveries so that current and future orders are met.
• Track stock performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Work with Operations Manager towards meeting budgetary objectives for all stock purchases.
• Performs and assists with general maintenance and cleanup of warehouse ensuring stock is organized and easily recognizable by Stock Code
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct all business activities in accordance with the company code of conduct, policies and procedures and all applicable legal requirements.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 2 years supply chain / purchasing experience
• Strong data entry and reporting skills
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Highly proficient in Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 1 years’ experience in SYSPRO is preferred but not required
• Proficient in operating all common office equipment, such as multi-line phone, calculator, cell phone, copier, fax, scanner, audio/visual equipment.
• Available after hours/weekends/holidays on periodic basis

Skills, Abilities & Work Style

• Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders (employees, clients, and vendors).
• Capable of making independent decisions on tasks that are part of the position's day-to-day activities.
• Good at managing own on-the-job time, multitasking and arriving consistently to work as scheduled and on time.
• Capable of taking a proactive approach to understanding clients' needs and providing effective solutions.
• Understanding of how position and performance contribute to Company's success.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position requires working primarily in an industrial facility, which may not be temperature controlled around machines with moving parts and electrical equipment. It also requires exposure to loud noises and contaminants.
• The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements 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. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee is often required to stand, stoop or kneel. The employee is also required to use a telephone, computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.