Inventory Control Specialist

Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health premium covered

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Uniform Allowance

Paid Continuing Education

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate inventory across warehouse and vehicle stock. You will help technicians by keeping parts and equipment available when needed and maintaining clean, organized inventory records.

The role emphasizes cycle counts, restocking, and collaboration with purchasing and vendors. A high school diploma or GED and forklift readiness are preferred for a hands-on, warehouse-focused position at Cardinal.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of inventory or warehouse experience
• Strong organizational and data-entry skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Forklift operation, or willingness to become certified

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory counts and perform cycle counts
• Restock and organize warehouse and truck stock
• Track equipment and tool assignments
• Coordinate with vendors on orders and returns
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintain inventory management records and software
• Support purchasing with reorder recommendations
• Ensure warehouse safety and organization standards

Skills

Inventory software

Organizational skills

Data entry

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Are you the kind of person who keeps every part moving and every team ready to win? Join Cardinal as our Inventory Control Specialist and help keep our technicians equipped, our warehouse organized, and our customers taken care of.

The Inventory Control Specialist manages inventory accuracy and material flow across Cardinal's warehouse and vehicle stock, ensuring technicians have the parts and equipment they need when they need them.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance:
• Health: 50% of the premium is covered by Cardinal
• Dental: 50% of the premium is covered by Cardinal
• Life insurance: $10,000 is covered by Cardinal
• 401K with a 4% Company Match
• Uniform allowance
• Paid Continuing Education
• Paid Holidays and PTO

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory counts and perform cycle counts
• Restock and organize warehouse and truck stock
• Track equipment and tool assignments
• Coordinate with vendors on orders and returns
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintain inventory management software and records
• Support purchasing with reorder recommendations
• Ensure warehouse safety and organization standards are met
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies For Success

• Practices extraordinary attention to detail
• Organizes work into processes
• Utilizes time effectively
• Dependable and accountable
• Effective problem solver

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with inventory management or ERP software
• Strong organizational skills
• Accurate basic math and data entry
• Forklift operation, or willingness to become certified
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education & Experience

• 1+ years of inventory or warehouse experience
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to lift, lower, push, and pull objects of up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders and use a pallet jack or forklift
• Ability to work in variable warehouse temperatures

Work Environment

• Warehouse based environment

Work Schedule

• Generally Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm