Inventory Control Specialist

Colonial Group; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Colonial Group in Rexburg, ID is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate records, perform cycle counts, and investigate discrepancies across our warehouse operations.

You will manage SKU data, generate reports, and support inventory accuracy using ERP and warehouse management systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proficient with Excel. This role involves working in warehouse and outdoor environments and may require lifting up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of inventory control, warehouse, logistics, or related experience.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP or inventory/warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and verify inventory accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies and determine root causes of variances.
• Update and maintain inventory records with accurate quantities and costs.
• Compile and analyze information from shipping/receiving docs, POs, requisitions, contracts, and reports.
• Create and maintain SKU numbers and master files.
• Generate inventory reports and present findings to management.
• Monitor and resolve inventory issues including negative balances and stock discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Inventory reconciliation

Data accuracy

Time management

Report preparation

Collaboration and communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

ERP/Inventory management systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Inventory Control Specialist

We are seeking a detail-orientedInventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory integrity across our operation. In this role, you will perform cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, maintain SKU data, and support inventory accuracy through reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working with inventory management systems and warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled cycle counts and verify inventory accuracy by comparing physical inventory to system records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes of variances.
• Update and maintain inventory records, ensuring accurate quantities and costs within the inventory management system.
• Compile and analyze information from shipping and receiving documents, purchase orders, requisitions, contracts, and accounting reports.
• Create, assign, and maintain SKU numbers while preserving inventory coding standards.
• Update SKU master files, including additions, deletions, and modifications as needed.
• Generate inventory reports and provide findings to management.
• Monitor and resolve inventory issues, including negative inventory balances, stock discrepancies, and out-of-stock situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one (1) year of inventory control, warehouse, logistics, or related experience.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP, inventory management, or warehouse management systems.

Preferred

• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Knowledge of inventory control, receiving, and material management processes.
• Experience preparing inventory reports and analyzing discrepancies.

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Inventory reconciliation and auditing
• Data accuracy and organization
• Time management
• Report preparation and analysis
• Collaboration and communication

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work is performed in both warehouse and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and weather conditions.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, push, pull, and perform other physical activities as required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, growing organization
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on inventory accuracy and operational success
• Team-oriented work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits package