Distribution Center Inventory Specialist I

Rheem Manufacturing Company

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Establish Priorities, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Order Picking/Packing, Procedure Development, Product Pricing, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Sales Communications, Shipping/Receiving, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) Management, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
23 days ago

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a crucial role in delivering our mission and achieving our goals. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date detailed records of inventory using Prophet 21 software to ensure accurate inventory levels in the distribution center.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of prior experience in an inventory control position

  • Proficiency in using Prophet 21 preferred or other ERP systems, including WWMS, and related inventory management processes

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in recording and reconciling inventory data

  • Knowledge of SKU management and BIN locations

  • Intermediate Excel skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Detail oriented, time-management and ability to prioritize work

  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks as needed

  • High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining accurate inventory records

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date detailed records of inventory using Prophet 21 software

  • Conduct daily physical counts of product and reconcile with system records

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records

  • Collaborate with purchasing, receiving team, and other branches to ensure accurate recording of incoming and outgoing merchandise

  • Oversee commercial equipment and collaborate with TMs and customers to schedule deliveries

  • Manage consignment on a monthly basis and communicate with Rheem on sales

  • Process and monitor Grainger drop ship orders from initiation to delivery, ensuring product specifications, pricing, and delivery timelines are met.

  • Maintain accurate records of all transactions, shipment tracking, delivery confirmations, and invoice reconciliation.

  • Identify opportunities to streamline drop ship procedures, reduce lead times, and increase fulfillment accuracy.

  • Utilizing transfers from branch to branch that are currently in route to ensure quicker processing times.

  • Process Grainger orders from the point the EDI transmission is received.

  • Packing and labeling packages to be processed for carrier pickup

  • Coordinating with FedEx or RXO to schedule pick up times

  • Assist in other areas of the Distribution Center including, but not limited to, transfers, shipping/receiving, deliveries, order pulling.

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date detailed records of inventory using Prophet 21 software

  • Conduct daily physical counts of product and reconcile with system records

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records

  • Collaborate with purchasing, receiving team, and other branches to ensure accurate recording of incoming and outgoing merchandise

  • Oversee commercial equipment and collaborate with TMs and customers to schedule deliveries

  • Manage consignment on a monthly basis and communicate with Rheem on sales

  • Process and monitor Grainger drop ship orders from initiation to delivery, ensuring product specifications, pricing, and delivery timelines are met.

  • Maintain accurate records of all transactions, shipment tracking, delivery confirmations, and invoice reconciliation.

  • Identify opportunities to streamline drop ship procedures, reduce lead times, and increase fulfillment accuracy.

  • Utilizing transfers from branch to branch that are currently in route to ensure quicker processing times.

  • Process Grainger orders from the point the EDI transmission is received.

  • Packing and labeling packages to be processed for carrier pickup

  • Coordinating with FedEx or RXO to schedule pick up times

  • Assist in other areas of the Distribution Center including, but not limited to, transfers, shipping/receiving, deliveries, order pulling.

  • Perform other duties as assigned

About the Company

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Rheem Manufacturing Company