Inventory Control Specialist

US LBM; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage and optimize inventory at location(s). You will work with Purchasing to maintain optimal stock levels, project usage changes, and support quality control functions.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1–3 years in an operational role. Pay range is $70,000–$80,000 annually, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements in a fast-growing, nationwide distributor.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication skills and ability to write clearly.
• Knowledge of inventory control/procurement procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving processes for all products at locations.
• Analyze vendor back orders and customer back orders related to inventory control.
• Reconcile accounts payable variances for location purchases.
• Perform cycle counts and notify management of variances.
• Maintain bills of material in Trend and manage vendor relationships.
• Identify and reduce slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Highly organized

Microsoft Office

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 13,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 100 companies and have expanded to more than 450 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

A Brief Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for management and control of all inventory products at the location(s) and ensures that all processes and procedures surrounding inventory control are properly executed. This position works with the purchasing department to achieve optimal inventory levels at the location(s). This person will project future usage changes and understand their impact on the computer system. This position may incorporate quality control functions.

Pay Rate: $70K - $80K annual salary.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the receiving process for all products at the location(s).
• Analyze and review all special order vendor back orders as well as customer back orders that may be the result of poor inventory control practices.
• Oversee the purchasing of non-PO manufacturing products and non-stock items that will not be purchased by the Buyer.
• Reconcile AP variances for items purchased by the location(s).
• Analyze all Value Add and other Trend force ships and takes appropriate steps to correct in the system.
• Work with appropriate manager to set up and maintain all bills of material in Trend.
• Ensure that the Value Add process is completed in a timely manner.
• Complete cycle counts as requested by Operations Management and Location Manager.
• Notify Management of any inventory adjustment due to damage, short shipment, returns, cycle counts or any other reason.
• Run the bi-annual fiscal inventory for the location(s).
• Notify Management of new product code set-ups.
• Work with any vendor that has been established to provide the company with a location Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Maintain a working knowledge of all products manufactured in location(s) and how they are assembled.
• Work with Location Manager and Purchasing department to eliminate non-moving inventory.
• Communicate with Management on all Cycle Count variances to find root cause of problems and to keep the problem from reoccurring.
• Work with Supplier Reps and/or Purchasing to manage damaged and defective products to obtain most value for the company.
• Identify and manage surplus and obsolete inventory. Proactively work to reduce and manage this inventory. Understand the impact of slow-moving inventory on the procurement process.
• Oversee Order Entry process to insure that orders are entered to best impact inventory usage such as managing and overseeing the use of Future Orders for maximum advantage.
• Work with Management to achieve the best optimized inventory.
• Project future usage change and understands their impact on the system.
• Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality.
• Check that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements.
• Review blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods.
• Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an operational staff position required.

Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal communication, writing skills, and highly organized.
• Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of inventory control/procurement procedures.

US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.