Inventory Control Specialist

Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company, LLC Career Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company, LLC Career Center is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist – Receiving & Validation to ensure accurate receipt, validation, documentation, and stocking of materials for the AATC inventory. This role serves as a key control point between Procurement, vendors, and operations.

The position supports a 24/7 operation, with five 8-hour second shifts typically 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, weekend/holiday availability, and duties including receiving against POs, labeling,

Qualifications

• Proven accuracy in handling inventory and documentation.
• Familiarity with receiving processes and PO checks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and validate incoming materials against purchase orders and delivery records.
• Verify quantities and item specifications before system entry.
• Identify shortages, damage, or discrepancies and coordinate resolution.
• Label, stage, stock, and distribute materials to storerooms and inventory locations.
• Support inventory counts, reconciliations, and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Documentation

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist

Pay Grade: 4

Salary: $45,792

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Procurement Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Inventory Control Specialist – Receiving & Validation is responsible for receiving, validating, documenting, and processing incoming materials to support accurate inventory and reliable operations. The position serves as a key control point between Procurement, vendors, and inventory operations by ensuring materials are accurately received, inspected, recorded, labeled, and routed or stocked before entering AATC inventory.

Work Schedule:

This position supports a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day operation. The regular schedule consists of five 8-hour second shifts per week, generally from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, including a 30-minute meal period. Employees must be available to work weekends and holidays based on their assigned schedule. Schedule adjustments and overtime may be required to maintain operational coverage during absences, emergencies, or other business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives and validates incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, delivery documentation, and other applicable records.
• Verifies quantities, item specifications, condition, and accuracy of materials prior to acceptance and system entry.
• Identifies shortages, overages, damaged goods, incorrect items, and other discrepancies and coordinates resolution with Procurement, vendors, and appropriate departments.
• Completes required receiving documentation and maintains accurate, timely system records for received inventory.
• Labels, stages, organizes, stocks, and distributes materials to designated storerooms, inventory locations, attic stock areas, or internal customers.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, identified, secured, and maintained in accordance with inventory control requirements.
• Supports inventory counts, reconciliations, audits, and discrepancy research related to received materials.
• Maintains organized and operationally ready receiving and staging areas.
• Coordinates with internal departments regarding material receipt, availability, and distribution.
• Supports established inventory controls, receiving procedures, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operates applicable material handling equipment and performs other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
• Provides cross-functional support for laundry operations as needed to maintain coverage during staffing shortages, absences, increased workload, or other operational needs.

Safety and Operational Support:

• Follows established safety, security, and housekeeping requirements, including proper use of PPE, safe handling of materials and equipment, and applicable chemical and SDS procedures. Identifies and promptly reports hazards, unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and other concerns that may affect employees or operations.
• Identifies and promptly reports hazards, unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and other concerns that may affect employees or operations.