Inventory Control Specialist: Accuracy & Efficiency

CME Wire and Cable, Inc.; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CME Wire & Cable, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Clerk to plan and execute cycle counts and reconcile counts with ERP/WMS records. You will audit locations, verify receipts and transfers, and prepare adjustments with supporting documentation.

This role requires attention to detail, experience with scanners and Excel, and forklift certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days. The position supports training staff on counting procedures and inventory controls, while ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in warehouse inventory control, cycle counting, physical inventory, or related operations.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems, scanners, inventory transactions, and location control.
• Experience reconciling inventory discrepancies and variances between system and physical counts.
• Familiarity with receiving, transfers, picking, staging, and shipping processes related to inventory accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Current forklift operator certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic cycle counts.
• Research inventory shortages, overages, mislocations, and discrepancies.
• Reconcile physical inventory against system records and document variances.
• Perform product and location audits to verify quantity, condition, labeling, stock rotation, hold status, and location accuracy.
• Validate receipts, transfers, picks, staged material, and system transactions for inventory accuracy.
• Prepare or submit approved inventory adjustments and maintain documentation and audit trails.
• Support physical inventory activities, 5S and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Identify and communicate inventory-impacting issues to the appropriate teams.
• Assist with training employees on cycle counting, location control, scanning, and inventory procedures.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA requirements, PPE rules, and safe handling practices.
• Maintain inventory count sheets, discrepancy records, and electronic files.
• Prepare recurring inventory accuracy and performance reports for warehouse management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Clear communication

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Scanners

QAD (preferred)

Job description

CME Wire & Cable, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Clerk to plan and execute cycle counts and reconcile counts with ERP/WMS records. You will audit locations, verify receipts and transfers, and prepare adjustments with supporting documentation.

This role requires attention to detail, experience with scanners and Excel, and forklift certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days. The position supports training staff on counting procedures and inventory controls, while ensuring