Inventory Control AssociateNewport News, VA

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for tracking inventory and stock changes to ensure all items are accounted for and ready for shipment. The inventory control associate(s) will ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining accurate and efficient inventory workflow

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily cycle counting and the annual physical inventory process generally performed in December (either of which may include overtime, nights, and/or weekends).
• Stock and organize materials from receiving.
• Consolidate parts from multiple locations to one location.
• Relocate parts if required to reduce mis-picking and for picking efficiency.
• Generate, maintain, and update stock locations.
• Compare incoming physical parts to receiving log/put away sheets for accuracy, ensuring there are no discrepancies.
• Implement the purge of stock recalled by OEM or product deemed out of date.
• Download data of parts and input into the computer database.
• Maintain ‘Alternate locations by warehouse and item.’
• Separate piece parts and rework projects
• Assists in investigating, resolving, and coordinating shipping and receiving discrepancies.
• Audits quantity to sales order, bin location or warehouse management system to ensure accuracy of either on-hand, customer order or shipping quantity.
• Reports inventory variances relative to stocking, audited shipments, and bin locations.
• Assists in reconciliation (root cause analysis) of inventory discrepancies.
• Submit adjustment requests as needed to correct discrepancies.
• Participate in upholding 6S standards.
• Support the inventory control specialists with department tasks.
• Performs any work deemed necessary in all areas of the warehouse as directed by Warehouse Operations Leads and/or Warehouse Operations Supervisor or Manager

Competencies

• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 years of experience in inventory control; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous inventory control experience in a warehouse or manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems
• Good verbal and written skills
• Ability to operate across various teams; excellent people skills are necessary.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Willingness to respond to general inquiries or complaints with urgency.
• Ability to effectively present information to leadership
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies and discrepancies.
• Ability to multitask and work through potentially stressful situations.
• Organized and process oriented.
• Excellent attention to detail and concern for accuracy
• Ability to operate lift trucks up to 10,000lb. capacity (specifically order pickers)
• Ability to navigate through the appropriate computer or inventory applications, i.e., MS Office Products and Order Processing Systems

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Donald Hart.

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