Inventory Control Clerk

The Chefs’ Warehouse; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and reporting. You will analyze data to manage inventory accuracy and coordinate counts across warehouse locations.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, optimizing perpetual inventory, and training staff. Proficiency with Canopy/WMS, data entry, and forklift operation are valued for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent math, reading, communication (verbal and written) and problem solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail, solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Previous Warehouse Management (WMS) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Assist in development and implementation of perpetual inventory.
• Coordinates cycle counts as scheduled.
• Ensure the correct use of units of measure and labeling on all products.
• Train personnel in necessary processes to ensure compliance.
• Help with completing physical inventory as scheduled or as requested by management.
• Compiles reports and analysis of inventory control results and activities.
• Analyze inventory metrics and recommend improvements.
• Maintain and evaluate databases and reports to support inventory control analysis and reporting.
• Learn Canopy system and suggest needed reports.
• Performs slot checks as requested to ensure alignment of systems and physical inventory.
• Perform other projects as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Operates forklifts and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Receives delivered supplies and verifies against purchase orders.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

WMS experience

Microsoft Office

Canopy system

Job description

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Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring inventory control processes are accurately followed and reported. Accountable for analysis and reporting of all pertinent data to manage inventory accuracy, cycle counts process and warehouse locations. Conducts cycle counts, physical inventory, data entry, and report generation.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records.


• Assist in development and implementation of perpetual inventory.


• Coordinates cycle counts as scheduled.


• Ensure the correct use of units of measure and maintain proper labeling on all products.


• Train personnel in necessary processes to ensure compliance.


• Help with completing physical inventory as scheduled or as requested by management.


• Compiles reports and analysis of inventory control results and activities.


• Analyze inventory metrics and recommend improvements.


• Maintain and evaluate databases and reports to support inventory control analysis and reporting.


• Learn Canopy system and suggest needed reports.


• Performs slot checks as requested to ensure alignment of systems and physical inventory.


• Perform other projects as assigned.


• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.


• Operates indoor and heavy duty forklifts, stand up riders and other necessary warehouse equipment to properly handle materials being received, issued, stocked, and picked.


• Receives delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received, and forwards to supervisor.


• Conducts weekly cycle counts of inventory.


• All other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Excellent math, reading, communication (verbal and written) and problem solving/analytical skills. Ability to work independently or in a team environment.


• Ability to handles multiple tasks.


• Attention to detail, solid judgment and decision-making skills.


• Forklift certification may be required.


• Microsoft Office platform.


• Ability to lift/move up to 70 lbs solo or greater weights in a team lift.


• Previous Warehouse Management (WMS) experience required.

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