Inventory Control Coordinator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking an Inventory Control Administrator in Allentown, PA. The successful candidate will maintain inventory levels, order supplies, and ensure accurate record-keeping. Responsibilities include managing vendor contracts and performing routine audits.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, experience with computerized inventory systems, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $22 to $25 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, 401K, and training.

Qualifications

• Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock as needed.
• Establishes and maintains backup sources for high-demand items.
• Conducts periodic physical inventory audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient keyboarding skills

Organization skills

Basic math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized inventory systems

Forklift

Job description

The Inventory Control Administrator will maintain the organization's inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements. Their main duties include controlling the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking, and analyzing inventory maintenance and developing protocols for loss mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to maximize profit.
• Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift truck when necessary.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.

Pay Rate

$22 to $25 hourly based on experience.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.