Inventory Control Specialist - WMS & Cycle Counts

C & F Enterprises; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

C&F Enterprises Inc. in Newport News, VA, seeks an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accuracy in the Warehouse Management System. You will support cycle counting, reconcile inventory, and collaborate with Operations and Warehouse teams to meet business demands.

The role requires hands-on experience with WMS, forklift operation, and strong Excel/communication skills. You will help improve inventory accuracy and support a safe, efficient warehouse environment in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Warehouse Management System (WMS) software, including inventory transactions, reporting, and cycle count entry
• Exceptional customer service capabilities
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time-management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Excellent typing skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a group setting

Responsibilities

• Compile data from sources such as invoices, purchase orders, and accounting reports.
• Enter and maintain data within the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring inventory, purchasing, shipping, and other records remain accurate and up to date.
• Count material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock, and post totals to inventory records.
• Verify and compare clerical computations, physical inventory counts, and WMS records; research and resolve discrepancies through inventory reconciliation practices, correcting errors in computation or count.
• Assist with unloading and receiving containers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or handcart.
• Use radio equipment for picking, receiving, put‑away, and load functions, as required.
• Support the cycle counting program by conducting scheduled counts, tracking variances, and helping drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy.
• Assist with the annual physical inventory count and help maintain accurate records of all inventory levels.
• Update product bin locations based on product status.
• Support a safe working environment and model safe work habits.
• Maintain a focus on continuous learning, for both self and team, to build skills and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values.
• The responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all‑encompassing.
• Additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required or assigned as necessary.

Job description

C&F Enterprises Inc. in Newport News, VA, seeks an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accuracy in the Warehouse Management System. You will support cycle counting, reconcile inventory, and collaborate with Operations and Warehouse teams to meet business demands.

The role requires hands-on experience with WMS, forklift operation, and strong Excel/communication skills. You will help improve inventory accuracy and support a safe, efficient warehouse environment in a fast-paced team setting.