Inventory Control Associate

Wayfair, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading logistics provider where your skills in inventory management will shine. This role offers the chance to ensure the integrity and accuracy of inventories while using advanced Warehouse Management Software. You will be responsible for daily audits, cycle counts, and resolving inventory discrepancies, all while working in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration and excellence. With multiple shifts available and a supportive culture, this position is designed for motivated individuals eager to grow and succeed in their careers. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team that is reshaping the logistics landscape!

Benefits

$1.50/hr Shift differential after 6:00pm

Referral bonuses

Overtime hours & pay

401(k) with company match

Wayfair company discount

Benefits start day one

Growth opportunities

Dozens of discounts and perks with partners

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with cycle counts and inventory management.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits and maintain a comprehensive Cycle Count program.
• Track and report inventory accuracy and cycle count progress.

Skills

Cycle Counts

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Warehouse Management Software

Excel

Order Picker (Cherry Picker)

Reach Trucks

Outlook

Job description

The pay for this position is $20.00/hr + $2.00 SEO Premium.

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, motivated, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to maintain our high level of delivery standards and meet our customer’s needs, the Wayfair Inventory team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. We lead by example and set the standards high. We teach and educate our operations partners in our processes. We’ve been busy building a best-in-class logistics network that allows us to delight customers by speeding up deliveries, adding services, maintaining our inventory and reducing damage using our own physical, asset-based warehouses. We are looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our growing team – your professional home awaits you at Wayfair!

Shift

• Multiple Shifts Available

Benefits (Start Day 1!)

• $1.50/hr Shift differential after 6:00pm
• Referral bonuses
• Overtime hours & pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Wayfair company discount
• Benefits start day one
• Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)
• Dozens of discounts and perks with partners

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of all inventories by performing daily audits and maintaining a comprehensive Cycle Count program. Lead by example.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through daily and monthly cycle counts and annual year-end physical inventories.
• Own the entire life cycle of damaged, misplaced, or missing products from the time the exception is detected to the resolution of the issue.
• Collect bad status items, ticket the items, and then release the items back into the inventory once resolved.
• Track and report daily to upper management building capacity, building utilization, inventory accuracy and cycle count progress.
• Use Warehouse Management Software and Excel to sort through cycle count data.
• Operate Order Picker (Cherry Picker), Reach Trucks, and other industrial equipment.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• At least 1 year of experience with cycle counts.
• At least 6 months cherry picker and reach forklift experience.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to communicate and work well with people of all levels.
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment.
• Warehouse Management Software and data entry experience.
• Must be able to work on warehouse floor 8 hours a day or more.