Inventory Control Clerk II - QA Forklift

Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan

Medical Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Houston to maintain inventory accuracy across the distribution center. You will research discrepancies, perform cycle counts, and support receiving, stocking, and transfers.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with warehouse systems, RF technology, and safe operation of warehouse equipment. Join a team focused on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Follows established operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment, including 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 distribution center inventory control and research to maintain accuracy.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies; conduct audits and cycle counts.
• Process inventory adjustments and support receiving, stocking, and distribution center processes.
• Monitor and resolve allocation, receiving, stocking, and inventory discrepancies in the WMS and Problem Resolution programs.
• Research and correct item numbers, locations, receiving, and keying errors by comparing physical vs system inventory.
• Conduct daily audits of outbound parcels, inbound license plates, damage locations, and warehouse inventory.
• Perform trimester cycle counts, quarterly return department audits, and monthly critical supply inventories.
• Process and reconcile stray parts and relabel / changeover projects.
• Perform all job functions related to factory stock adjustments, stock lifts, and recalls.
• Maintain accurate slotting with rule sets, location data, and safe product weights.
• Walk the distribution center to locate missing freight and resolve Not Expected / Max Quantity Receive errors.
• Make necessary inventory corrections and batch receipt adjustments in WMS.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to leadership; request repair of RF units and equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Inventory research

Learn warehouse systems

Tools

RF scanners

WMS

Voice-picking equipment

Job description

Essential Job Functions

Performs distribution center inventory control and research functions to maintain inventory accuracy and support efficient operations. Researches and resolves inventory discrepancies, performs audits and cycle counts, processes inventory adjustments, and supports receiving, stocking, and distribution center inventory processes.

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.

Safely operate powered industrial equipment (PIE).

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills / Education / Experience

Required: 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.

Desired: Experience working in a warehouse environment. Familiarity with inventory audits, cycle counts, and inventory adjustment processes. Experience operating warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or voice-picking equipment. Experience working within productivity, quality, or performance-driven environments. Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs Opportunities for Career Growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.

The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.

Company Culture

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote‑from‑within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.