Inventory Control Specialist (WMS & Forklift)

C & F Enterprises, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

C & F Enterprises, Inc. is hiring an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accuracy within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and support cycle counting. You will work with Operations and Warehouse teams to ensure records, counts, and reconciliations are precise, while upholding safety and service excellence.

The role emphasizes data integrity, timely updates, and collaboration across departments to meet business needs. Prior WMS and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years forklift experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics and inventory control.
• Hands-on experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) required; cycle counting and inventory reconciliation preferred.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal customer service skills required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work and work independently.

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.

Skills

WMS proficiency

Customer service

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Typing skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS software

Job description

C & F Enterprises, Inc. is hiring an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accuracy within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and support cycle counting. You will work with Operations and Warehouse teams to ensure records, counts, and reconciliations are precise, while upholding safety and service excellence.

The role emphasizes data integrity, timely updates, and collaboration across departments to meet business needs. Prior WMS and forklift experience are preferred.