Inventory Control Associate

Position: Inventory Control Associate

FSLA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Location: Ontario, CA

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr

Scope of the Role

The Inventory Control Associate will work closely with the Inventory Lead to analyze inventory discrepancies and conduct scheduled and unscheduled cycle counts.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and enter adjustments to correct inventory counts.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve various requests involving transaction discrepancies as reported and/or requested by Inventory Control Lead or Operations Supervisor.
• Report all receiving and stocking errors and communicate to appropriate person(s).
• Identify and remove damaged product.
• Help in defining root cause for inaccuracies.
• Review Inventory movements for proper transactions.
• Provide guidance to other warehouse associates in the areas of receiving products, selecting products, shipping products, and loading products.
• Operate Cherry Picker equipment as needed to validate inventory.
• Electronic filing of required company records including scanning, checking, naming, archiving documents.
• Rework QC identified projects.
• Perform liquidation duties, remove inventory from WMS/ERP as needed.
• Stage liquidated items for disposal or pickup as needed.
• Track inventory levels of internal supplies for rework, boxes, tape, and labels.
• Conduct all activities in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1+ year of recent required experience in an inventory cycle counting role within the manufacturing, production, or distribution environments.
• Excellent attendance required; must be able to work on a regular and predictable basis or as schedule due to changes in the business needs and/or during peak season.
• Ability to learn computer programs.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret a variety of instructions, communications and reports provided in written, verbal, transactional or Excel spreadsheet format.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time and walk the distribution center and surrounding areas as needed.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation.
• Detail Oriented – Attention to details and accuracy.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving goals and able to efficiently function in stressful situations.
• Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
• Must have solid organizational and communication skills.
• Willing to accept new challenges and responsibilities.
• Able to work autonomously with basic direction, self-motivated, and able to analyze and prioritize tasks.
• Experienced in Reach and Forklift equipment.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient use of MS Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with NetSuite and High Jump a plus.