Inventory Control Specialist

ACME CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive bonus after 90 days

Up to 25% travel

Job summary

ACME CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage warehouse inventory, perform cycle counts with RF devices, and keep locations organized. You will handle returns and support process improvements while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role requires strong attention to detail, basic software knowledge, and the ability to work on a fast-paced team. A high school diploma is required, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse inventory control and cycle counts.
• Familiarity with RF devices and POS software is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and quick counts using RF devices.
• Maintain and organize bin locations and hot shelves.
• Write and shelve customer returns per procedures.
• Investigate discrepancies and coach staff as needed.
• Offer input on process improvements and inventory programs.
• Safely operate forklift to move and stage product.
• Keep warehouse orderly and adhere to safety rules.
• Assist with other warehouse tasks when needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

POS system

RF devices

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Solar Eclipse POS

Phocas Software

RF scanners

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Milpitas - Milpitas, CA 95035, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Category: Warehouse, Hourly Rate: $24-$26/hour + Monthly incentive bonus after 90 days of employment.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for managing inventory in the warehouse to ensure the warehouse maintains an acceptable level of organization, accuracy and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient and accurate daily cycle counts including immediate counts using RF machinery
• Maintains and cleans up old bin locations
• Responsible for condensing multiple locations as much as possible
• Responsible for maintaining the "Hot Shelves" daily
• Responsible for the writing and putting away of all customer returns in the branch following Acme's established procedures
• When inventory discrepancies are found, research is conducted to figure out where the error occurred. If the error is found, you are responsible for providing coaching to the employees who committed the error.
• Provides input to management regarding process improvements and/or inventory programs
• If all tasks are completed in the working day, proactively help other areas of the warehouse including picking, put away, receiving, etc.
• Responsible for safely operating a forklift to move product such as load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift or other power equipment as required
• Assists with maintaining the warehouse in an orderly and clean state, and complies with all company safety procedures
• Continues any relevant RF training or operations training as assigned by the Company
• Follows the directive of the Warehouse Manager, Branch Manager and performs other job duties as assigned

Skills

• A minimum of one year experience within Acme with strong product knowledge of Acme's inventory
• Basic knowledge of Solar Eclipse (POS) System, Microsoft Office Products, and Phocas Software
• Basic knowledge with using RF devices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage priorities, problem solve and work through conflicting timelines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees at all levels within the Company, as well as customers, with a flexible, adaptable, customer service oriented style
• Creative, self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel a computer mouse or other computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects; stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• May be required to move or traverse considerable distances in the facility during the course of a workday;
• Must have the physical abilities to perform essential warehouse tasks;
• Must have good physical fitness with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to a height of 3-4 feet and load product into trucks;
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time;
• Ability to ascend/descend a ladder as needed;
• Ability to safely operate a dolly, pallet jack and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies;
• Must be able to safely and efficiently work within a warehouse environment.