Inventory Control Specialist

Hisco; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Inventory Control Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for process improvement. You'll be managing inventory reports, conducting audits, and working closely with procurement to streamline operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a distribution environment required.
• Strong attention to detail and investigative abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and production reports for accuracy.
• Oversee daily inventory audits and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

Lean Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in Distribution

Tools

WMS

WEBUI

BI

Job description

Job Details

TX - Houston - Houston, TX Full Time Job Location Position Type

Description

Summary/Purpose of the Position:

Hisco, a division of TestEquity, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist who works cross-functionally with many departments within the organization and effectively communicates with the Warehouse, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure inventory accuracy and proper procedures are being followed. This role will be reliable and professional with excellent record-keeping and investigative abilities while having a strong attention to detail and a solid business acumen.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Manages inventory and production reports through WMS, WEBUI and BI for efficiency improvement opportunities to ensure inventory accuracy


• Oversight of physical inventory SOPs which include cycle counting, expiration, damaged inventory, inventory write-offs and unavailable inventory


• Research and resolution of inventory discrepancies


• Oversees daily inventory audits of receiving (journal reviews)


• Sox audits with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance


• Work closely with Procurement on vendor product returns


• Oversees the unavailable inventory in WEBUI


• Manage daily reconciliation and inventory adjustments


• Maintains inventory by making adjustments in CSD


• Assist departments outside of the Inventory Control Team when necessary to achieve operational goals


• Work with internal departments to ensure inventory discrepancies and order-related errors are resolved quickly


• Ensure proper layout and configuration of A and B products in the warehouse


• Inventory integrity between TWL and WEBUI


• Developing and implementing lean strategies for inventory control systems and practices


• Participate in reviews of standard operating procedures to ensure maximum efficiency

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required


• 4+ years hands-on experience in a distribution environment


• Microsoft Office proficiency


• Aptitude to analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and to derive correlations from that data


• International Shipping Experience is a plus


• Hazardous Material certification and/or ability to attain certification in a short period of time


• Lean Distribution experience


• Passionate: Has a passion for making improvements and getting things accomplished


• Understanding of Lean methodologies is a plus


• Excellent written/verbal skills required ; Ability to read and write in English is required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards


• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations


• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. when necessary

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.