Inventory Control Specialist

Tessco, LLC; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition subsidy

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Tessco, LLC is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to coordinate and oversee inventory accuracy across multiple warehouse locations. The role focuses on cycle counting programs, discrepancy investigation, and corrective actions, located on-site in Hunt Valley, MD.

Responsibilities include program management, RCA for variances, data management in NetSuite and RF-SMART, and KPI reporting. Requires 2–4 years in distribution/warehouse inventory control and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of inventory control experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Experience managing multi-site inventory operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel / data analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Cycle Count Program Management: Develop, maintain, and monitor ABC cycle counting programs across all warehouse locations; Schedule and assign counts to site teams; Ensure adherence to cycle count frequency and completion targets; Audit count results for accuracy and compliance with SOPs; Track and report count completion and accuracy KPIs.
• Inventory Discrepancy Research & Resolution: Investigate inventory variances using system data (transactions, adjustments, history); Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on discrepancies; Partner with warehouse teams to validate findings and implement corrections; Recommend and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA); Identify trends and systemic issues impacting inventory accuracy.
• System & Data Management: Maintain inventory accuracy within NetSuite and RF-SMART; Review and approve inventory adjustments in accordance with company policy; Ensure proper use of Lot control, Bin management, Transaction integrity; Support master data accuracy (item setup, bins, units of measure).
• Reporting & Analytics: Produce weekly and monthly inventory reports including accuracy % by location, Shrink / variance reporting, Cycle count completion rates; Build dashboards to monitor repeated variances; Provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse processes; Develop and maintain inventory control SOPs; Standardize processes across all locations; Support system enhancements and testing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Warehouse Managers, Operations Leadership, Purchasing & Supply Chain, Finance / Accounting; Provide guidance and training on inventory best practices and compliance.

Skills

Inventory control

Multi-site operations

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

ERP/WMS systems

Tools

NetSuite

RF-SMART

Job description

Want to be part of building our wireless world? Technology like 5G and IoT aids emergency responders, enables intelligent warehouses and factories, increases safety on college campuses, helps energy companies provide better service, improves safety and efficiency of various modes of transportation, and more. It enhances the consumer experience for things like entertainment, shopping, and communications. In fact, wireless technology touches every aspect of our daily lives.

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing inventory accuracy across multiple warehouse locations. This role does not perform physical counts but ensures that cycle counting programs are executed properly, discrepancies are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.

The position serves as the central point of control for inventory integrity, working cross-functionally with warehouse operations, purchasing, and finance to maintain accurate, auditable inventory records.

This position is located on-site in Hunt Valley, MD.

Key Responsibilities

Cycle Count Program Management

• Develop, maintain, and monitorABC cycle counting programs across all warehouse locations
• Schedule and assign counts to site teams
• Ensure adherence to cycle count frequency and completion targets
• Audit count results for accuracy and compliance with SOPs
• Track and report count completion and accuracy KPIs

Inventory Discrepancy Research & Resolution

• Investigate inventory variances using system data (transactions, adjustments, history)
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on discrepancies
• Partner with warehouse teams to validate findings and implement corrections
• Recommend and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Identify trends and systemic issues impacting inventory accuracy

System & Data Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy within NetSuite and RF-SMART
• Review and approve inventory adjustments in accordance with company policy
• Ensure proper use of:
• Lot control
• Bin management
• Transaction integrity
• Support master data accuracy (item setup, bins, units of measure)

Reporting & Analytics

• Produce weekly and monthly inventory reports including:
• Accuracy % by location
• Shrink / variance reporting
• Cycle count completion rates
• Build dashboards to monitor:
• Repeated variances
• Provide actionable insights to leadership

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve:
• Inventory accuracy
• Warehouse processes impacting inventory
• Develop and maintain inventory control SOPs
• Standardize processes across all locations
• Support system enhancements and testing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
• Warehouse Managers
• Operations Leadership
• Purchasing & Supply Chain
• Finance / Accounting
• Provide guidance and training to site teams on:
• Inventory best practices
• Compliance expectations

Required Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of inventory control experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Experience managing multi-site inventory operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel / data analysis skills
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite and RF-SMART
• Knowledge of:
• ABC cycle counting
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Inventory accounting principles
• Experience building dashboards or reporting tools

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00/hour

Why Join Our Team?

• Positive workplace culture
• 401K with a company match to help you invest in your future
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans to keep you at your best
• Hone your skills or learn new ones with tuition subsidy

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