Inventory Control Clerk I – QA & Cycle Counts

O'Reilly Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Control Associate to maintain inventory accuracy across receiving, stocking, and distribution processes. You will research discrepancies, perform audits and cycle counts, and process inventory adjustments to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and a willingness to learn warehouse systems such as WMS, RF scanners, and voice-picking equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Follows established operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment, including but not limited to safely lifting, moving, and handling merchandise.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory research and reconciliation processes.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems, RF technology, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform order adjustments, repicks, inventory transfers, inventory adjustments, and quantity corrections to maintain inventory accuracy and resolve allocation issues.
• Monitor, research, and resolve allocation, receiving, stocking, and inventory discrepancies within the warehouse management system and Problem Resolution (Orders) programs.
• Research and correct item number, location, receiving, and keying errors by comparing physical inventory against system inventory.
• Conduct daily audits of outbound parcels, inbound license plates, damage locations, and warehouse inventory to verify inventory numbers and accurate operations.
• Perform trimester cycle counts, quarterly return department verification audits, and monthly critical supply inventories while following O'Reilly inventory control procedure.
• Process and reconcile stray parts and relabel / changeover projects.
• Perform all job functions associated with factory stock adjustments, factory stock lifts, final sweeps and recalls.
• Perform slotting assignments by maintaining accurate rule sets, location assignments, dimensional data, and safe product weight placement throughout the distribution center.
• Walk the distribution center to locate missing freight, investigate inventory discrepancies, or resolve issues related to Not Expected and Max Quantity Receive errors if applicable.
• Make necessary inventory corrections and batch receipt adjustments within warehouse management systems to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, dimensional concerns, max cap issues, and receiving problems to leadership teams.
• Request repair and replacement of RF units, Vocollect equipment, and other operational devices to support workflow continuity.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while following all operational, quality, and safety procedures while identifying unsafe practices or conditions.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy, distribution center shrinks goals, and operational performance metrics.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data accuracy

Procedural compliance

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Tools

WMS software

RF scanners

Voice-picking equipment

Job description

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Control Associate to maintain inventory accuracy across receiving, stocking, and distribution processes. You will research discrepancies, perform audits and cycle counts, and process inventory adjustments to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and a willingness to learn warehouse systems such as WMS, RF scanners, and voice-picking equipment.