Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating the movement of inventory throughout multiple IBJI facilities. The ICS evaluates the inventory needs of each of their offices and how to efficiently service each location. Position is responsible for purchases made to stock their IBJI sites, as well as adding new items, changing existing items, finding appropriate substitutes, and determining reorder points. This position will also follow up on delivery issues, missed shipments, correct receipt of items, and specialty reports when needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and purchasing supplies as required to avoid stock-outs.
• Determine appropriate inventory level for each item in IBJI, and other units that require additional supply stocking.
• Communicate and discuss issues with PAC in a timely manner.
• Coordinates disposal of outdated or no use items.
• Issues requisitions for needed supplies.
• Identifies possible substitute items.
• Identifies items to be changed, added, or deleted from inventory.
• Processes department requests to add, delete and change items.
• Maintains inventory templates. Makes changes to reflect current items in use.
• Maintains appropriate records and files.
• Work with management to create and adjust new item add policies and procedures
• Create various reports
• Ensure all products received are correct and on time to meet operational needs.
• Establish dependable schedule so that facilities expect your presence
• Establishes shelf locations and ensures correct labels are printed and applied in the various inventory locations. Changes locations as conditions warrant.

• 1-2 years of experience in an Inventory Control environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Working knowledge of distribution, Inventory Control and purchasing systems
• Experience with computer software (spreadsheets, database, word-processing).
• Ability to do medium lifting according to DOL guidelines.
• Ability to perform job functions at multiple sites.
• Ability to work outdoors—limited to receiving and warehousing of inventory.
• Ability to be on your feet up to 8 hours