Inventory Control Specialist

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN. This role focuses on inventory management, audits of shipping labels, and maintaining accuracy across storage areas.

Responsibilities include cycle counting, resolving variances, and coordinating with warehouse teams. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, SAP-like WM familiarity, RF experience, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment.
• Proficient in WM, UOPS.
• Proficient with RF (radio frequency) scanners.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to stand up to 8 hours/day.
• Able to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Overtime as needed (voluntary and mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy in WM.
• Audit waving shorts and reconcile discrepancies in the split case area and reserve pallet racks.
• Research short ships from waving and shorts on the floor.
• Cycle Count as needed.
• Review Transitional Inventory report and cycle count transitional inventory to reconcile.
• Perform Put away/Empty verifications.
• Work with all warehouse departments and Inventory Control to resolve variances.
• Operate Order Selector as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

RF scanning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WM

UOPS

RF

Job description

Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a Inventory Control Specialist to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN.

This position will be managing inventory and conducting audits of shipping labels among other duties:

Duties Include:

• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy in WM
• Audit waving shorts and reconcile any discrepancies in split case area and reserve pallet racks
• Research short ships from waving and shorts on the floor
• Cycle Count as needed
• Review Transitional Inventory report and cycle count transitional inventory to reconcile
• Perform Put away/Empty verifications
• Work with all warehouse departments and Inventory Control to resolve all inventory variances
• Operate Order Selector as needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment
• Proficient in WM, UOPS
• Proficient with RF
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8 hours/day.
• Able to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Able to effectively communicate when needed
• Overtime as needed (both voluntary and mandatory)