Inventory Control Specialist

Windigo-Logistics-; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance incentive

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Windigo-Logistics- in Tolleson, AZ is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist for a full-time clerical role. The position focuses on maintaining accurate inventory records, cycle counting, and forward pick setups within our warehouse management system.

You will coordinate with Operations to balance workload, manage replenishments, and ensure efficient inbound/outbound flow while upholding safety and compliance standards. The role requires attention to detail and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year office experience or equivalent.
• Preferred familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory record to prevent discrepancies.
• Conduct annual site cycle counts and report operational errors via the WMS.
• Assist with new item setup (dimensions, weight, storage) and forward pick setups.
• Coordinate receiving and replenishment activities to meet demand.
• Communicate findings and issues to Operations and management.
• Ensure food safety and proper recall processes are followed.
• Train users on relevant systems and support process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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Inventory Control Specialist

Full Time Clerical Tolleson, AZ, Tolleson, AZ, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1407

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

3-12 HOUR SHIFTS AND 1-6 HOUR SHIFT PROVIDES GREAT WORK/LIFE BALANCE!!

Schedule - start time is 3:30 PM to 3:30 AM with 1/2 day Wednesday and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off

$20 per hour + the ability to make$4 more per hour with our attendance incentive!

BENEFITS AVAILABLE AFTER 90 DAYS!

Primary Responsibility:

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Essential Functions:

• Promotes a safe work environment through personal actions by identifying and reporting on any safety concerns.
• Conducts annual site cycle counts.
• Reports on operational errors impacting inventory performance through incident reports and proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems.
• Responsible for new item setup (dimensions, weight, storage, automation, slotting) and forward pick setups (max/replenishment levels, multiple FPs, large movement, CAD, pick/replenishment type).
• Conducts various inventory tasks such as checking code dates, item rotation, odd balls, location labels, discontinued items, LIMBO loads, zero BOH items, tipped pallets, adjusting inventory quantities, identifying problem locations, and communicating findings to Operations.
• Allocates product to outside storage to be either sent or retrieved based on capacity vs. demand, creating/verifying/relocating pullbacks as needed, and investigating/resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinates special events such as DSD events, holiday peak shaving, holiday kits, and product distributions.
• Ensures food safety by monitoring for cross contamination, HAACP, product temp, recall process, inventory checks, communication, handling of product, and code date/tolerances.
• Ensures receiving proficiency by creating/closing RCNs, adding POs/items, calculating/entering catch weights, OS&Ds, and researching discrepancies. Identifies incorrect product when product is on bill but not on PO, and coordinates rejections, zoned product, crossdocks, receiving paperwork storage, and inbound appointment scheduling.
• Interacts with operations regarding miscellaneous shipping and receiving issues during the shift for packaging changes, slot moves, missing door drops, and forward pick exceptions.
• Ensures open lines of communication between employees, management, multiple 3 rd parties, and buyers/merchandising.
• Performs equipment tracking by checking in/out operational equipment.
• Arranging pick-ups for donations, transfers, vendor returns, and product disposals.
• Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels for multiple departments/sites.
• Manages order cuts/adds and communicates with stores as appropriate.
• Prioritizes individual Lift Truck Operator (LTO) tasks along with Dock Supervisors.
• Resolves order product shortages by creating handbills and ensuring shipment when directed to do so.
• Evaluates effectiveness of systems and recommends changes where appropriate.
• Trains users on relevant systems.
• Performs other duties as needed, requested, or assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one (1) year office experience; or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, preferred.

Knowledge & Employment Standards:

• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work any shift assigned with potential overtime required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with numerical ability to do metric unit conversions.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once, be organized and demonstrate a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to maintain a professional manner and effectively handle all situations
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues, management, the customer, vendors, etc. in a professional manner
• Excellent inter-company relations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism during periods of high volume and stress
• Ability to work with all levels of management, staff, suppliers and service technicians
• Acts with a flexible and team-oriented approach
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proactive in nature
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Physical Requirements & Abilities:

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 65 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools