Inventory Control - Pit, Inventory Control

The warehouse inventory clerk will be responsible for all day-to-day inventory procedures within the warehouse; that includes monitoring warehouse inventory and performing product counts as necessary, as well as ensuring that all materials are properly verified and accurate within the company database. Confirming the accuracy of the Perpetual Inventory through the prescribed period counts, research of inventory variances found, maintenance of product location integrity, and monitoring of general product physical integrity.

PIT, Inventory Control

Job Title

Clerk, Inventory

Department

Inventory Control

Reports To

Assistant Department Manager or Department Manager

Position Overview
The warehouse inventory clerk will be responsible for all day-to-day inventory procedures within the warehouse; that includes monitoring warehouse inventory and performing product counts as necessary, as well as ensuring that all materials are properly verified and accurate within the company database.
Supervisory responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Upholds appropriate inventory levels and ensures that all products are in stock and available for distribution in the warehouse.
• Preparing, maintaining, and recording records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries to assess supply needs.
• Confirming the accuracy of the Perpetual Inventory through the prescribed period counts, research of inventory variances found, maintenance of product location integrity, and monitoring of general product physical integrity.
• Performs daily stock counts and researching the variances discovered through the count process.
• Audit product locations (reserve & pick) to ensure their accuracy.
• Identify and report damaged product found while performing counts or audits.
• Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measures item of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Operating Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) (Cherry Picker) - Willing to train the right candidate
• Performing regular material warehouse audits to ensure that material is undamaged and maintained neatly throughout the warehouse.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required skills/abilities

• Understanding of fulfillment/distribution center/warehouse processes and flow.
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Sharp attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
  • Able to lift and move heavy merchandise items.
  • Flexible schedule, including ability to work on weekends, as needed.
  • Excellent computer skills required.
  education and experience
  
  • Strong data analytical skills with experience working with large data sets using various tools.
  • Inventory Management experience.
  • 1 year of proven experience in inventory control.
  • PIT experience with reach truck and any other PIT equipment required.
  • Previous experience utilizing a warehouse scan gun.
  • Excellent understanding of Excel.
  • Attention to detail and basic math skills are required.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills are needed.
  • WMS experience preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  physical requirements
  • Standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting most of the time.
  • Repetitive motions including pushing & pulling with hands most of the time.
  • Frequently carrying up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
  • Seldom crawling.