Inventory Control Associate

BEST; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Way Distribution seeks an Inventory Specialist to monitor and complete inventory activities, ensuring excellent client service while supporting warehouse operations. This role emphasizes problem-solving, strong communication, and precise cycle counting to reconcile variances.

The candidate should be able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand/walk 8–10 hours, and adapt quickly to changing conditions, collaborating with the operations team and client success groups to maintain accurate inventory

Qualifications

• Familiarity with inventory systems and Excel-based processes.
• Ability to work independently on-site and communicate clearly.
• Capability to identify discrepancies and resolve inventory issues.

Responsibilities

• Resolve client requests around inventory issues.
• Collaborate with operations to address client concerns.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform cycle counts.
• Check physical locations to reconcile variances and ensure quality.
• Identify root causes of inventory adjustments and suggest improvements.
• Raise concerns about inventory practices to improve day-to-day processes.
• Provide updates to site leadership on client-relevant information.
• Run cycle counting and inventory controls per SOPs with operations and client success teams.
• Perform audits or other tasks requested by clients.

Skills

Inventory systems

Microsoft Excel

Independent on-site work

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Warehouse Inventory Specialist (Problem Solver)

Role Description:

This is an incredibly important position that helps to monitor and complete inventory related activities at Best Way Distribution. It is imperative to provide a great client experience while supporting our warehouse team and developing scalable operations.

What you\'ll bring to the table:

• Knowledge of various inventory systems.
• Experience with Microsoft excel.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision on-site.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems in a timely fashion.
• Ability to determine inventory discrepancies, perform physical inventory cycle counts, and reconcile inventory variances.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills; displays reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple issues at the same time without stress.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs without any health limitations.
• Able to stand and walk continuously during and up to an 8-10hr shift.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach above, and push/pull frequently

What you\'ll do:

• Resolve client requests around inventory related issues.
• Work directly with the operations team to resolve client concerns.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies reported by clients or through returns.
• Perform physical location checks to ensure quality and reconcile inventory variances.
• Play a pivotal role in understanding the root cause of inventory adjustments and participate in efforts to correct.
• Vocalize concerns around inventory practices to help identify areas of opportunity in day-to-day processes.
• Communicate updates and relay important operational information about clients directly to site leadership.
• Run cycle counting and inventory control processes according to written SOP's and in partnership with operations and the client success teams.
• Perform audits or other actions requested by clients within the site.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.