Inventory Control Specialist

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Maintains continued accountability and inventory requirements for corporate assets for assigned department or program.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensures accuracy of input data to the inventory system.
• Performs research and analysis to assist with resolution of inventory problems such as over, short and damaged inbound freight. May process claims if required.
• Provides inventory detail to other departments as needed.
• Compiles records of amount, type, and value of material or stock on hand.
• Unloads, unpacks, inspects, counts, and stores incoming supplies and equipment.
• Reviews and verifies quantities received against bills of lading, purchase order and shipping documents.
• Performs analysis of current inventory and/or usage, shipping, sorting as needed by other departments.
• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of inventory control principles and warehouse processes.
• Good communication and customer service support skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years’ related experience required.
• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.

• Work is in warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in adverse temperatures.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds.