Inventory Control Specialist

The Challenge

The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization’s inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

What you'll do:

1. Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
2. Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
3. Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
4. Provides inventory reports to purchasing and Inventory Control manager.
5. Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
6. Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
7. Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or Inventory Control manager.
8. Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
9. Manages logistics to deliver inventory to offices/locations.
10. Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
11. Operates forklift truck when necessary.
12. Performs other related duties as requested.

What you'll need to succeed:

1. Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
2. Basic understanding of Inventory Control procedures.
3. Proficient keyboarding skills.
4. Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
5. Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
6. Ability to perform basic math calculations.
7. High school diploma or equivalent required.
8. Experience with computerized inventory systems required, QuickBooks or NetSuite preferred.
9. Forklift operator certification preferred.
10. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
11. Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times.
12. Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.

The Perks:

1. Paid health plan after 60 days
2. IRA Plan after 1 year
3. 40 hours PTO after 1 year, additional 8 hours per year afterwards

CI Survey:

We are excited to have you join us on the journey at FC Traffic Control, Inc. To ensure that we can provide you with the best possible environment to thrive and make the most of your talents, we would like to invite you to participate in a short survey. This 7-10 minute survey is designed to help us understand your strengths, preferences, and areas of interest, so that we can tailor your experience to match your potential.

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