Inventory Control Clerk

Job Summary:

The Inventory Control Clerk monitors and maintains inventory levels. Processes and tracks purchase orders and changes. Compiles inventory information including but not limited to consumption rate, value and stock on hand to determine stock supply and need for replenishment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.

- Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.

- Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.

- Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.

- Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.

- Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.

- Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.

- Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.

- Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.

- Operates forklift truck when necessary.

- Shipping and receiving for BOL and UPS.

- Put up stock and pull orders daily.

- Travel may be required

- Performs other related duties as requested.

Required Skills:

- Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.

- Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.

- Proficient keyboarding skills.

- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.

- Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.

- Ability to perform basic math calculations.

- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs at a time and be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both low and high.

- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and working on a computer.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- Clean Driving Record

- Experience with computerized inventory systems required.

- Forklift operator certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person