Inventory Control Specialist - JIT, FIFO & Replenishment

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Jose is seeking an Inventory Clerk to track inbound and outbound inventory, reconcile counts, and help optimize reorder points based on usage and supplier timing.

You will generate sales reports, support PAR-based replenishment, and implement control methods like JIT and FIFO while coordinating with sales, purchasing, and logistics to meet operational needs. This is an in-office role with testing duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in inventory management or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with inventory management software is a plus.
• Good soldering and de-soldering skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to set priorities, multi-task, resolve problems and manage time.
• Regular in-office attendance during standard working hours.
• Ability to commute to and work at the designated San Jose office location.

Responsibilities

• Track inbound and outbound inventory to monitor flow and stock levels.
• Reconcile inventory to ensure computer counts match physical counts.
• Help set ideal reorder points based on usage frequency, vendor delivery times and seasonal demand patterns.
• Generate and interpret sales reports and trends to predict inventory needs and ordering timelines.
• Reorder stock according to periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels or company requests.
• Develop and utilize inventory control methods such as just-in-time (JIT) and first-in, first-out (FIFO).
• Communicate with employees and vendors to answer questions and facilitate inventory purchases.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing and logistics to align inventory with operational needs.
• Complete final testing of Supermicro and OEM RMA products.
• Perform ECO and BIOS upgrades.
• Provide testing support for PC systems and servers.

Skills

Inventory Management

Excel Proficiency

JIT Methodology

FIFO Methodology

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor in San Jose is seeking an Inventory Clerk to track inbound and outbound inventory, reconcile counts, and help optimize reorder points based on usage and supplier timing.

You will generate sales reports, support PAR-based replenishment, and implement control methods like JIT and FIFO while coordinating with sales, purchasing, and logistics to meet operational needs. This is an in-office role with testing duties.