Inventory Control Specialist I

Advantage Media Services; Delaware; On-site; USD 22,730 - 25,458; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Media Services is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to oversee inventory organization and procurement. The role involves maintaining precise records, ordering supplies, and ensuring inventory is managed effectively.

Key responsibilities include consistent stock maintenance, developing vendor relationships, and conducting regular audits. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and experience with computerized inventory systems. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems is necessary.
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent stock of inventory.
• Establish backup sources for high-demand items.
• Assess inventory reports to manage orders.
• Provide inventory reports to management.
• Maintain accurate records of goods received.
• Conduct audits of physical inventory.
• Operate forklift when necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic understanding of inventory control procedures

Proficient keyboarding skills

Extremely organized

Ability to develop professional relationships

Basic math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with computerized inventory systems

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 710 American Blvd - Bear, DE 19701
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.48 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization’s inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift truck when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
  • Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
  • Proficient keyboarding skills.
  • Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
  • Forklift operator certification preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees must be able to perform the “essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas and/or facilities.