IT Asset Inventory Specialist - Cycle Counts

Apex Systems; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Groveport, OH is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accuracy in a high-volume IT asset disposition environment. You will perform cycle counts on serialized and non-serialized assets, reconcile counts in the WMS/ERP, and support compliance documentation.

This is a 6-month contract-to-hire role requiring attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and experience with RF/barcode scanning, Excel, and basic data analysis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year in inventory control, cycle counting, receiving, or warehouse experience.
• Working knowledge of a WMS or ERP system and RF/barcode scanning.
• Basic Excel and data entry proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and communicate variances to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly cycle counts of bins, racks, and staging areas; verify part numbers, serial numbers, quantities, and unit of measure.
• Reconcile physical counts against system records; research variances by tracing receiving, put-away, testing, and shipping transactions.
• Document count results, root causes, and corrective actions; escalate high-impact variances and any potential loss or missing data-bearing device immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintain serialized asset tracking and chain-of-custody accuracy for data-bearing assets moving through receiving, testing, data erasure, and shipping.
• Process inventory adjustments, bin transfers, and location corrections in the WMS/ERP per approval policy, maintaining a clean audit trail.
• Operate RF scanners and handheld devices for counts, transfers, and location validation; troubleshoot basic scan and label issues.
• Label, re-label, and organize bin locations to support accurate and repeatable counting.
• Partner with receiving, testing, production control, and shipping teams to resolve discrepancies at the source and reduce repeat errors.
• Support full physical inventories, internal audits, and client or third-party audit preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow all safety and security protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

RF/barcode scanning

Excel proficiency

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS/ERP system

RF scanners

Handheld devices

Barcode scanning

Job description

Apex Systems in Groveport, OH is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accuracy in a high-volume IT asset disposition environment. You will perform cycle counts on serialized and non-serialized assets, reconcile counts in the WMS/ERP, and support compliance documentation.

This is a 6-month contract-to-hire role requiring attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and experience with RF/barcode scanning, Excel, and basic data analysis.