Inventory Controller

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply in Oklahoma City is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage stock levels, process orders, and strengthen vendor relationships. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reordering, and collaboration with purchasing and accounting teams.

Required are a high school diploma and at least 3 years using computerized inventory systems; forklift certification is a plus. You will conduct audits, train staff, and support on-time product delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience with computerized inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels and reorder up to pre-authorized limits.
• Establish backup sources for high-demand items.
• Place and track purchase orders with vendors.
• Monitor inventory reports and order patterns for automatic deliveries.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and conduct audits.
• Collaborate with marketing, pricing, and AP to resolve cost discrepancies.
• Maintain relationships with vendors.
• Record goods received and shipments.
• Operate forklift when necessary.
• Train and guide junior staff.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication

Organization

Vendor relations

Math skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MCL OKC Fireplace - Oklahoma City, OK 73135Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Shift: 1st Shift

• 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.
• Places special orders and ensures pricing is accurate.
• Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies.
• Partners with marketing, pricing, and accounts payable departments to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action with vendor to resolve.
• 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.
• Provides sales and informational assistance on products and freight to staff and customers.
• Returns defective merchandise and ensures proper and timely credit is received from vendor.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred but not required.