Inventory Control Specialist

COFREIGHT INC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid time off

Leadership & professional development

AI literacy opportunities

Internal growth & career mobility

Free luncheons & on-site events

AI-enabled tools to support decision‑m

Job summary

UNIS is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Waddell, AZ to ensure accurate, traceable, and audit-ready inventory for efficient 3PL operations. The role involves cycle counts, discrepancy investigations, and maintaining reliable warehouse records.

You will work with WMS, RF scanning, FIFO/FEFO, and Excel-based reporting, supporting customer requirements and internal controls. Excellent teamwork and overtime flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of WMS, RF scanning, cycle counting, and inventory research.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO, lot/serial tracking, inventory status, and customer compliance requirements.
• Ability to use Excel, warehouse reports, mobile devices, dashboards, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts, location audits, recounts, and item, lot, and serial validations.
• Reconcile physical inventory with WMS records; document results and support approved adjustment requests.
• Investigate variances across receiving, picking, replenishment, shipping, and inventory movements.
• Validate FIFO/FEFO, inventory status, holds, and customer-specific requirements; maintain audit-ready records.
• Partner with warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies, elevate risks promptly, and prevent repeat errors.

Skills

WMS

RF scanning

Cycle counting

Inventory research

FIFO/FEFO

Lot/serial tracking

Inventory status

Excel

Dashboards

Microsoft Teams

OSHA standards

5S

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS software

RF scanners

MS Teams

Job description

DescriptionInventory Control SpecialistWaddell, AZEmployment Type: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $22 - $24/hour We’re looking for an Inventory Control Specialist to join our team, where you’ll help keep our customers’ inventory accurate, traceable, and audit ready. Execute cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain reliable warehouse records to support efficient 3PL operations and customer service.

Your Impact:

As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will:

• Perform cycle counts, location audits, recounts, and item, lot, and serial validations.
• Reconcile physical inventory with WMS records; document results and support approved adjustment requests.
• Investigate variances across receiving, picking, replenishment, shipping, and inventory movements.
• Validate FIFO/FEFO, inventory status, holds, and customer-specific requirements; maintain audit-ready records.
• Partner with warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies, elevate risks promptly, and prevent repeat errors.

What You Bring to the Table:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of WMS, RF scanning, cycle counting, and inventory research.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO, lot/serial tracking, inventory status, and customer compliance requirements.
• Ability to use Excel, warehouse reports, mobile devices, dashboards, and Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety, OSHA standards, SOPs, and 5S; availability for overtime, weekends, or after-hours support as needed.

About UNIS:

UNIS accelerates logistics success through a powerful, technology-driven Transportation Management System designed to deliver exceptional control, real-time visibility, and scalable adaptability across complex supply chain networks. We are committed to elevating both our people and our operations, continuously pushing toward higher standards of performance and innovation.As our clients partner with UNIS, the relationship extends far beyond transactional logistics support. We serve as a strategic partner, unlocking a suite of value-added services powered by advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights.By unifying transportation, assets, and information through AI-enabled technology, UNIS helps clients optimize decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive smarter, more resilient supply chains.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive health benefits
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Opportunities to build AI literacy through hands-on use of intelligent systems and automation that support human, data-driven decision-making.
• Internal growth and career mobility opportunities
• Free luncheons and on-site team events
• Use of AI & Technology: UNIS leverages AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance efficiency, insights, and decision support across our operations. These tools are designed to support human judgment-not replace it. All employment-related decisions, including hiring, performance management, and career development, are made by people, guided by data, experience, and our company values.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. UNIS promotes diversity and inclusivity in all forms, which helps to shape our company culture and industry leading third-party logistics. UNIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees, and we proudly support the Crown Act.

Please note that all applicants are subject to background checks prior to hire, and are required to provide proof of employment eligibility upon hire. The Company may participate in E-Verify, where applicable.