Inventory Control Clerk II - R&R Forklift

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Plan

Employer 401k

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Assistance

Career Growth

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a distribution center inventory control associate to maintain accuracy, perform cycle counts, audits, and adjustments, and support receiving, stocking, and DC processes.

You will use WMS and RF equipment, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Prior experience with inventory systems and RF devices is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Follow established safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment while handling merchandise.
• Demonstrate precision in inventory research and reconciliation.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems and RF technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform adjustments, transfers, and corrections to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Research and resolve allocation, receiving, and inventory discrepancies.
• Conduct daily audits of outbound/inbound inventory and prepare reports.
• Complete cycle counts and monthly verification activities per procedures.
• Process stray parts, relabeling, and stock adjustments as needed.
• Operate and maintain PIE equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Communicate discrepancies to leadership and support operational metrics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory research

RF technology

WMS usage

Safety procedures

Learning mindset

Tools

WMS software

RF scanners

Voice-picking equipment

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

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

_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 [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.