Inventory Control Specialist (Full-Time/On-Site)

The Armstrong Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armstrong Company in Houston, TX is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to plan, organize, and participate in daily operations including receipt, documentation, storage, and distribution of equipment and supplies. The role emphasizes strong inventory management and accuracy.

Responsibilities include documenting inventory with Excel, staging items for pickup, and conducting annual physical inventories of government property, with timely reporting and discrepancy resolution.

Qualifications

• 2 years of inventory control experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills including root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and data entry systems.
• Experience in Transportation industry is a plus; WMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Document and count inventory using Excel, photos, vendor data, and other resources.
• Pull products and stage for pickup; document deliveries to the warehouse.
• Conduct a complete annual physical inventory of government property; report results by the 15th of the following month.
• Notify leadership of discrepancies between orders, deliveries, and government property records.
• Maintain inventory for each item received and stored; dedicated to inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Inventory control experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Data entry / Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

WMS systems

Data entry systems

Job description

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Inventory Control Specialist is to plan, organize, and participate in daily operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately document and count inventory using Excel, photographs, vendor product information, and — resources in a timely manner.
• Pull products and prepare/stage them for pick up as requested by Interior Design staff as well as document/inventory items delivered to the warehouse for storage per the Statement of Work.
• Perform a complete annual physical inventory of the government property in its procession. The results of these inventories are due on the 15th of the following month when the inventory is completed.
• Immediately notify VA of any discrepancies between orders and deliveries, between the government property record and any inventory, any product failures or damages, and any other information regarding the safeguarding of government property.
• Provide, update, and maintain the inventory for each item that is received and stored. This is to be maintained by an Inventory Specialist that is not involved in the day-to-day efforts of moving but is dedicated to inventory management.
• Any other duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of inventory control experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills, including root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Suite and data entry systems.
• Experience in the Transportation industry a plus.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• Forklift Certification is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.