Inventory Optimizer & Controls Lead

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain optimal stock levels, perform regular cycle counts, and ensure data accuracy in our warehouse operations.

You will replenish stock, coordinate with purchasing, and collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to improve inventory availability, reduce discrepancies, and support audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse management, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet operational and customer demands.
• Perform regular stock counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
• Track product movement and usage, identifying trends and potential discrepancies.
• Replenish stock by ordering from suppliers as needed while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Accurately enter inventory data into inventory management systems or databases.
• Update stock levels in real-time, ensuring accurate product information (location, quantity, condition).
• Generate reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and discrepancies for management.
• Coordinate with purchasing to place orders for new stock based on needs.
• Ensure incoming stock is checked for accuracy and condition before storage.
• Assist in stock takes and inventory audits.
• Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies, theft, or damage and report findings.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to align inventory with business needs.
• Assist in training and supporting new inventory control staff.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and inventory management technologies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain optimal stock levels, perform regular cycle counts, and ensure data accuracy in our warehouse operations.

You will replenish stock, coordinate with purchasing, and collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to improve inventory availability, reduce discrepancies, and support audits.