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Form of workInventory Control Specialist – Ideal Candidate
About the Role:
As the Inventory Control Specialist, you will ensure that the company inventory is stored properly in physical locations and that the accuracy of all inventory items is maintained properly in company systems.
We are looking for an organized and independent individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, loves being a part of a “can do” culture and is supported to create solutions. EGW is growing rapidly, and the Inventory Control demands of the company are increasing as well.
This role will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee and actively participate in a consistent, strategic, daily Cycle Count program
- Validate and research audit discrepancies from inventory storage locations
- Utilize root-cause analysis and research errors with system inaccuracies, order pulling errors, historic transactional data and improperly located items
- Track product movement from receipt, put-away, pick, transfer, consolidate, count, adjustment, ship etc.
- Consistently validate and update “zero bin”/OPEN storage locations for use and multiple, same-product bin locations for consolidation
- Assist in maintaining product unit of measure data in systems and notifications on warehouse racking
- Accountability for cleanliness standards and organization of assigned, warehouse sections
- Document and maintain audit results for review by departmental leaders and Management
- Communicate and immediately address any products found to be improperly stored, damaged or non-saleable. Urgently notify departmental leaders about any quality-related concerns with inventory.
- Confirm condition of products and properly process inbound/returned products and outbound/RTV products (RMA control processing)
- Assist with planning physical, financial inventories and lead the efforts in executing a successful, physical inventory count
- Collaborate with others on specific projects related to overall Inventory Control procedures
Key Characteristics of the Inventory Control Specialist:
- Servant Leader – desires to serve and help others first through identifying and meeting the needs of colleagues, customers, and communities vs. meeting one’s own needs
- Improver – highly motivated to solve problems and improve processes/systems due to a mentality of always looking for a better way to do something
People Smart - exhibits common sense, good judgment and intuition about people and knows what is happening in a group situation and how to deal with others in the most effective way
- Excellent Communicator – Has strong verbal and written communications skills to convey information in a clear and concise manner that is easy for others to quickly understand.
- Collaborator -Ability to work effectively with others to solve problems and work toward shared goals
- Customer First Mentality – Ability to put in place a customer-centric culture for providing excellent service to customers (both internal and external)
- Creative Thinker – Considers things in new ways. Does not subscribe to “that’s the way we’ve always done it” thinking.
What you need to Succeed:
- Knowledge and familiarity with Inventory Control procedures to include receiving, put-away, storage, movement of products, order fulfillment and shipping
- Strong math and analytical skills (accurate calculations are required in this role)
- Excellent organizational sills and ability to work independently
- Ownership commitment for all inventory accuracies and consistent maintenance of system counts
- Computer skills and hand-held scanner knowledge/operational comfort
- Ability to create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets for reporting, information tracking
- Strong communication skills (verbal and email) with both internal and external customers
- Unit of measure knowledge and ability to quickly learn product function and package identifiers
- Reading ability to learn product information, Part #’s, serial #’s and differentiation of similar items
- Knowledge of BarTender software and ability to use label printers
- WMS software knowledge and Epicor/P21 highly preferred
- Fork-lift and reach truck experience/certification is preferred
About Us:
EGW is a distributor serving the natural gas, underground utility, waterworks, and plumbing industries. Our vision is to not only be a supplier of quality products and services to these industries, but also to focus on solving the various problems our customers encounter in their respective sectors. EGW’s goal is to be a solutions provider for the entire underground utility industry. Throughout the years, we have kept our commitment to providing the highest quality products, superior customer service, integrity & professionalism in all aspects of business, while consistently supporting our team members and local community.
We are dedicated to understanding the needs of our team members, clients, and community. EGW’s goal is to attract and develop driven individuals that possess character, professionalism, and morality with a focus on service and support. We provide health benefits and rewards programs to all team members in accordance with our Core Values.
Your work environment:
This role operates in a warehouse environment. The individual routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, i-phone scanners, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Your Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach and lift with hands and arms.
Your Position Type and Expected Hours:
This is a full-time, hourly position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., up to 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Your Job Classification:
Non-Exempt
Your TravelRequirements:
Minimal travel as needed.
Your Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
