Inventory Control Specialist

Simon & Schuster; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN. The role focuses on managing inventory, auditing shipping labels, and supporting various warehouse controls to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities include cycle counting, reconciling inventory discrepancies, and collaborating with other departments to resolve variances. The position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency with WM, UOPS, RF, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment.
• Proficient in WM, UOPS.
• Proficient with RF.
• Microsoft Office programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy in WM.
• Audit waving shorts and reconcile 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 warehouse departments and Inventory Control to resolve variances.
• Operate Order Selector as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Able to work in a warehouse

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WM

UOPS

RF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a Inventory Control Specialist to join our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN. This position will managing inventory and conducting audits of shipping labels among other duties.

DUTIES:

• 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)

Location: Jackson, TN

Hours: 1st Shift - 7:30am-4:00pm