Inventory Control Clerk 1st Shift

CVS Health; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health solutions company is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk for the 1st shift in Houston. The role involves monitoring inventory discrepancies, conducting physical inventories, and ensuring accuracy in stock management. Ideal candidates will have experience in inventory control and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Affordable medical plan options

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness screenings

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory for discrepancies and conduct physical inventories.
• Make adjustments to inventory with supervisor approval.
• Operate mobile-powered equipment safely.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Good communication

Math skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Fork trucks

Mobile-powered equipment

Job description

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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

Primary responsibility to monitor modules for exceptions for inventory and location discrepancies. Also responsible for conducting physical inventories, researching locator problems, and adjusting the book inventory with the approval of the Inventory Control Supervisor. Responsible for assigned production locations and thereby the Warehouse Service Level.

Essential Functions

• Make necessary adjustments to the inventory by completing an Inventory Transaction form with the Inventory Control, Supervisor’s approval and, when necessary, keypunch this data into the system to include keypunching markouts.
• Audit daily all of the previous day’s purchase orders; research any discrepancies and make the necessary adjustments with the Inventory Control Supervisor’s approval and report the discrepancies as errors.
• Check the Item Backup Report for credits; research the credits and take the necessary action to alleviate the credit, either by expediting the merchandise to the pick location or by making an approved adjustment to the inventory.
• Take other physical inventories as requested by Management, Buyers, Accounting, Merchandise Billing, or Production.
• Perform scanning functions when required, and make adjustments as requested by the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct Cycle Counts as required and communicate with Buyers, Buyer’s Secretaries, Accounting Personnel, Merchandise Billing, CO-OP, the Inventory Control Supervisor, and other Management members regarding any inventory discrepancies.
• During cycle counts and daily operations, review any merchandise with an expiration date, date code, or lot control number, and expedite the Return-To-Vendor (RTV) procedure by notifying the Buyer and Returns Processor, adjusting the inventory, and moving the merchandise to Returns.
• When required, operate turret trucks, fork trucks, order pickers, or any other mobile-powered equipment in a safe, responsible manner as defined in the Operation training and Certification Program and through Management directives.
• Review the new items reports daily to identify items to be slotted.
• Review each day’s receipts and the new items staging area throughout the day for any new items to be assigned locations (slotted).
• Allocate a home and pick location for each regular new item by attaching item tickets to the home location rack.
• Cut cartons, determine the proper stock prep code, and then fill the assigned location with the new item.
• Monitor merchandise velocity reports regularly to determine when changes or revamps are necessary.
• Remove discontinued merchandise from all of its Pick, Backup and Random locations and remove all item tickets. Notify Return Goods personnel or Supervisor when completed.
• Complete a Daily Activity Worksheet neatly and accurately and submit it to the I.C. Supervisor at the end of each workday.
• Maintain neat and accurate files of all slotting activity as a backup to the on-line system.
• Process and prepare all transfer requests.
• Perform other duties as requested by Supervisor/Management.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse environment
• Must be self-motivated and a team player able to work independently and in groups.
• Must have a good attendance and safety record
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good math and problem-solving skills and be able to reason logically.
• Ability to read, write and count accurately.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Ability to interact on a professional level, whether by telephone or other means, with all support areas.
• Must work with a sense of urgency.
• Experience with WMS necessary
• Will provide training on power equipment
• Lifting: occasional light.
• Frequent bending/reaching/stooping; constant walking/standing/climbing
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability, to interact on a professional level, whether by telephone or otherwise, with all support areas (internal and external).
• Ability to read, write and count accurately.
• Ability to operate (to height of 40 feet) and be certified as an operator of fork trucks and other powered mobile equipment as needed.
• Detail oriented with above average math aptitude.
• Ability to operate a calculator and other office equipment.
• Physical Demands: This position has a frequent-medium heavy lifting requirement of 1 – 20 lbs, 34-66% of time. Occasional very heavy lifting requirement of up to 75 lbs, 0-33% of time. Other physical activities include constant bending/reaching/stooping, (67-100%). Constant walking/standing climbing (67-100%).
• Normal eyesight (natural or corrected).
• Regular and Reliable attendance
• Work Environment: Warehouse environment, which includes seasonal temperature changes, rolling equipment and conveyors
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  
  

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$17.00 - $31.30

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
  
  

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/28/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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