Inventory Control Specialist

Phillips Pet; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our warehouse team in a role focused on maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting, discrepancy investigations, reporting, and reconciliation activities. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel are required, with SAP experience preferred.

The position involves a Monday–Friday schedule, with a pay rate of $21.00 per hour in a non-temperature controlled warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel with formulas and data analysis.
• Experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of SAP is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
• Reconcile and investigate discrepancies between system and physical counts.
• Inspect customer returns and process stock put-backs.
• Prepare and distribute inventory metrics/reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Verify inbound inventory shipments.
• Data entry and record maintenance.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives across the warehouse.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel formulas

Data analysis

Inventory control

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

SAP

Job description

Inventory Control Specialist

Location: Warehouse Environment
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Position Summary

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to join our warehouse team. This role is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting, discrepancy investigations, reporting, and inventory reconciliation activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced computer proficiency, and experience working within a warehouse environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
• Reconcile and investigate discrepancies between system inventory and physical inventory counts.
• Inspect customer returns and process stock put-backs.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly inventory metrics and reports.
• Verify and confirm inbound inventory shipments.
• Accurately perform data entry and record maintenance.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives across the warehouse.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis functions.
• Prior inventory control or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Lifting

Must regularly lift, carry, move, and handle inventory weighing up to 50 pounds.

Standing and Walking

Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift on concrete warehouse flooring.

Bending and Reaching

Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead to access inventory and stock locations, with or without the use of a step ladder.

This position is performed primarily in a non-temperature-controlled warehouse environment, which experiences seasonal temperature fluctuations and moderate noise levels approximately 70% of the time. The remaining time is spent in a standard office setting.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Phillips Pet?

Join a team committed to operational excellence, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction. We offer a stable Monday through Friday schedule and the opportunity to grow within a leading pet distribution organization.

Pay: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM