Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Specialist

Cainiao Group; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cainiao Group in the United States is seeking an ICQA/Inventory Control specialist to ensure inventory accuracy and quality across warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, discrepancy analysis, QA inspections, returns handling, and data-driven reporting with Excel/Power BI. The role emphasizes safety compliance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1+ years of warehouse inventory management or quality control experience with logistics knowledge.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Proficient in WMS systems.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven optimization.
• Excellent communication to coordinate outbound processes.
• English working proficiency; Chinese preferred.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily cycle counts and audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Perform quality inspections and manage returns and damaged goods.
• Support process optimization and generate inventory/quality reports using Excel/Power BI.
• Ensure all procedures comply with safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

WMS

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control

• 1. Conduct daily cycle counts and key inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• 2. Identify and analyze inventory discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• 3. Monitor inventory movement data to ensure warehouse management system (WMS) records match physical stock levels.
• 4. Assist in resolving inventory-related issues, such as lost, damaged, expired, or misplaced items.

Quality Assurance

• 1. Conduct quality inspections to ensure all items meet company and customer quality standards.
• 2. Oversee the handling of returned and damaged goods, analyze quality issues, and provide improvement recommendations.
• 3. Ensure proper storage conditions in the warehouse to maintain quality and safety standards.

Operations Optimization

• 1. Participate in warehouse process optimization to enhance inventory management efficiency and reduce errors.
• 2. Support ICQA Supervisor in analyzing data and implementing inventory control strategies.
• 3. Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to generate inventory and quality reports for management review.

Safety & Compliance

• 1. Ensure all inventory control procedures comply with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• 2. Participate in ICQA-related training sessions and knowledge sharing to improve team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience in warehouse inventory management or quality control, with a solid understanding of logistics and warehouse operations.
• Experience in team management with the ability to lead and motivate employees to enhance performance.
• Proficient in WMS (Warehouse Management System).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven optimization decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate outbound processes across departments.
• Language Requirement: English proficiency as a working language is required; fluency in the local language and Chinese is preferred.
• Others: Legally authorized to work in the United States.