DC Inventory Control Specialist: Cycle Counts & WMS

Border States Industries, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Border States Industries, Inc. is seeking a DC Inventory Control Specialist in Fargo, ND to oversee cycle counts and discrepancy investigations using WMS and RF technology.

The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting continuous process improvements in a fast-paced distribution center. The successful candidate will verify inventory levels, adjust records, collaborate with warehouse teams, and drive dock-to-stock metrics while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years experience in warehouse operations or inventory control preferred.
• Prior electrical distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary liaison between the distribution center and corporate inventory, demand planning, and procurement teams.
• Proactively addresses concerns or issues resulting from stockouts, product quality, or other inventory-related problems.
• Serves as an advocate for implementing best practices and driving process improvements around inventory management, both inside and outside of the distribution center.
• Develops cycle counting plan and helps ensure company benchmarks are met.
• Completes cycle counts and compares inventory to system records.
• Verifies counts against physical inventory and completes inventory adjustments for discrepancies.
• Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies, working with other teams in the DC, branches, and Branch Support Center to identify causes and solutions.
• Reviews and addresses operational inventory metrics such as dock-to-stock cycle time and inventory accuracy to resolve any inventory discrepancies and make appropriate corrections.
• Ensures proper placement and slotting of inventory to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Uses WMS and RF scanners to track inventory levels, locations, and movements.
• Coordinates with the inbound, picking, packing, and shipping teams to ensure smooth inventory flow and timely stock replenishment.
• Maintains accurate records of inventory transactions and updates in the WMS.
• Organizes storage locations and optimizes inventory storage to maximize space and minimize errors.
• Works with the Master Data Specialist to ensure inventory storage locations

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Accurate counts

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Windows PC

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Border States Industries, Inc. is seeking a DC Inventory Control Specialist in Fargo, ND to oversee cycle counts and discrepancy investigations using WMS and RF technology.

The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting continuous process improvements in a fast-paced distribution center. The successful candidate will verify inventory levels, adjust records, collaborate with warehouse teams, and drive dock-to-stock metrics while prioritizing safety and efficiency.