Inventory Control Specialist

Johnny Janosik, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnny Janosik, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to ensure precise product movement and tagging across all showrooms and warehouses. The role emphasizes accurate inventory control, timely variance reporting, and safe operation of scanning and data systems.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, a strong team player with a positive attitude and solid work ethic, able to work independently and handle heavy lifting with proper assistance while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong math and inventory control skills.
• Effective communication in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to lift heavy furniture up to 500 lbs with assistance and work at heights up to 40 ft.

Responsibilities

• Research and tag opened and unopened product to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Report quality variances of patterns of error to warehouse management.
• Check emails and respond to requests such as verifying returned product or mis-tagged items.
• Properly use the handheld scanner and FACS computer system to process merchandise.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and keep a neat work area.
• Conduct operations to promote safety and comply with OSHA/MSDA standards.
• Assist managers during truck check-in for accuracy in inventory and customer accounts.
• Communicate with all levels of staff across departments for inventory accountability.
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly reports to reconcile variances.
• Participate in cycle counting of showroom and warehouse stock.

Skills

Inventory control

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Handheld scanner

FACS computer system

Job description

Johnny Janosik is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to fill an Inventory Specialist position. Successful candidates will be reliable team players with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic!

This position is primarily responsible for product movement, properly identifying, and tagging all furniture both efficiently and accurately. This position is company-wide and will encompass not only the Laurel, DE locations, but all showrooms in all locations.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for properly researching and tagging opened and unopened product for the purpose of maintaining inventory accuracy while correcting all variances.
• Report quality variances of patterns of error directly to warehouse management.
• Check emails in a timely manner and respond to any requests made such as, verifying returned product, removing serial numbers from invoices, mis-tagged or missing product on the showroom floors, etc.
• Properly use the handheld scanner and FACS computer system to process all merchandise.
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe and clean condition. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDA standards.
• Assist managers during truck check-in at the Return Lane location for the purposes of accuracy in both our inventory system and customers' accounts.
• Communicate with all levels of employees from Customer Care, Management, Floor Crew, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, CPU, etc. for the purpose of addressing various levels of inventory accountability.
• Responsible for running daily, weekly, and monthly reports to reconcile and identify any and all variances.
• Responsible for participating in the necessary cycle counting of all products in both the showrooms and warehouses.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workflow on a daily basis to accomplish required tasks.
• Communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking in the English language.
• Strong Math Skills
• Customer Focus, Dependability, Teamwork, Coordination, Organization, Time Management, Reporting Skills, Inventory Control, Documentation Skills, Equipment Maintenance.
• Must be able to use hand tools effectively.
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Must be able to pass a Lift Operator course.
• Ability to lift heavy furniture up to 500 lbs. safely and with assistance while moving merchandise in various positions without causing damage to merchandise or property.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and maneuver effectively around warehouse and warehouse property.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, reach, and/or twist frequently.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment which is subject to temperature changes not easily controlled by heating or air conditioning.