Inventory Control Specialist

UNIS; Arizona; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNIS is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Arizona to ensure inventory accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness within a fast-paced, tech-driven 3PL environment. The role partners with warehouse teams to maintain data integrity and support scalable, data-driven decision-making aligned with UNIS’s mission to optimize supply chains.

The ideal candidate will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure FIFO/FEFO adherence, lot/serial tracking, and customer compliance, while

Qualifikationen

• Proven working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanning, and inventory-related processes such as cycle counting and reconciliation.
• Fundamental understanding of inventory control principles, including FIFO/FEFO, lot and serial tracking, and customer compliance requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, mobile devices, Microsoft Teams, and maintaining warehouse data integrity through digital tools.
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, or after hours as operational needs require.

Aufgaben

• Perform regular cycle counts, location audits, and reconciliations to validate inventory records and ensure alignment with the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Investigate inventory variances across receiving, picking, replenishment, shipping, and other inventory movements while documenting findings and proposing corrective actions.
• Validate compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles, lot and serial tracking, inventory status requirements, and customer-specific directives to maintain audit-ready records.
• Collaborate proactively with warehouse teams to identify and address discrepancies, escalating operational risks and ensuring preventive measures are established.
• Support inventory adjustments and data accuracy in alignment with approved processes and customer expectations, leveraging technological tools for efficiency and transparency.

Kenntnisse

WMS & RF scanning

Cycle counting

FIFO/FEFO principles

Lot & serial tracking

Excel & Teams

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, transparency, and compliance within UNIS's dynamic, technology-driven logistics environment. Positioned as a key collaborator with warehouse and operational teams, this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. The Inventory Control Specialist is essential in maintaining inventory reliability for third-party logistics (3PL) clients, upholding audit standards, and supporting scalable, data-driven decision-making processes that align with UNIS’s mission to optimize supply chain networks.

Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, transparency, and compliance within UNIS's dynamic, technology-driven logistics environment. Positioned as a key collaborator with warehouse and operational teams, this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. The Inventory Control Specialist is essential in maintaining inventory reliability for third-party logistics (3PL) clients, upholding audit standards, and supporting scalable, data-driven decision-making processes that align with UNIS’s mission to optimize supply chain networks.

Responsibilities

• 1. Perform regular cycle counts, location audits, and reconciliations to validate inventory records and ensure alignment with the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• 2. Investigate inventory variances across receiving, picking, replenishment, shipping, and other inventory movements while documenting findings and proposing corrective actions.
• 3. Validate compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles, lot and serial tracking, inventory status requirements, and customer-specific directives to maintain audit-ready records.
• 4. Collaborate proactively with warehouse teams to identify and address discrepancies, escalating operational risks and ensuring preventive measures are established.
• 5. Support inventory adjustments and data accuracy in alignment with approved processes and customer expectations, leveraging technological tools for efficiency and transparency.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2. Proven working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanning, and inventory-related processes such as cycle counting and reconciliation.
• 3. Fundamental understanding of inventory control principles, including FIFO/FEFO, lot and serial tracking, and customer compliance requirements.
• 4. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, mobile devices, Microsoft Teams, and maintaining warehouse data integrity through digital tools.
• 5. Availability to work overtime, weekends, or after hours as operational needs require.

Preferred Requirements:

• 1. Previous experience in a 3PL or high-complexity warehouse environment.
• 2. Familiarity with OSHA standards, warehouse safety protocols, SOPs, and 5S methodologies for workflow organization.
• 3. Experience working with advanced technologies such as AI-enabled systems, analytics dashboards, or inventory management automation solutions.
• At least one year in inventory control, cycle counting, receiving, shipping, or a related function.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled variance alerts and inventory process improvement.