Merchandise Controller - 1st shift - Compton, CA

Motive Companies; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC in Compton, CA seeks a Merchandise Controller for our Distribution Center. This role ensures PO specs, pricing accuracy, and product integrity across the fast-moving retail environment.

You will work Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with possible overtime, collaborating with warehouse teams and corporate functions to maintain records and resolve discrepancies, supporting growth in a Fortune 100 retail framework.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in review and records.
• Reliability and accountability in a distribution setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-moving DC.
• Strong problem-solving skills for discrepancies and issues.
• Clear communication with warehouse, management and corporate teams.

Responsibilities

• Review merchandise to ensure PO specs and standards are met.
• Verify items are appropriate for service locations and markets.
• Inspect quality, sizing, color, labeling, packaging, and presentation.
• Identify vendor compliance issues in packing, labeling, and shipping.
• Review pricing and merchandise information for accuracy.
• Ensure fiber content, care instructions, labeling, and origin requirements.
• Check logos, tags, and other details for accuracy.
• Record discrepancies and communicate with internal teams.
• Maintain working knowledge of merchandise terms and sizing.
• Use DC systems to research discrepancies and resolve problems.
• Collaborate with operations and warehouse teams daily.
• Monday - Friday 6AM-2:30PM with possible overtime and weekends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Communication

Merchandise standards

Systems navigation

Collaboration

Job description

Merchandise Controller - Distribution Center

Location: Compton, CA
Pay:$22.50/hour
Environment: Distribution Center / Retail Operations

About the Opportunity

Excellent opportunity to join the distribution operation of a Fortune 100 global retail organization with thousands of stores and a major presence across the U.S. and international markets.

This company is a recognized leader in the retail industry and is known for its fast-moving business model, strong financial foundation, and constantly changing assortment of name-brand apparel, accessories, home goods, and other merchandise.

Its distribution centers serve as critical hubs within a large-scale supply chain, moving significant volumes of merchandise to retail locations throughout the country. Employees gain exposure to sophisticated distribution operations while working for an established organization that emphasizes training, collaboration, internal development, and long-term career growth.

The company offers employees the opportunity to build experience within a large, stable organization with career paths spanning distribution, logistics, inventory, operations, merchandising, loss prevention, management, and corporate functions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Reliability and accountability


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change


• Ability to communicate issues clearly and professionally


• Willingness to learn merchandise standards, systems, and processes


• Ability to collaborate with warehouse associates, management, and corporate teams

Key Responsibilities

• Review merchandise to ensure it meets purchase order specifications and company standards.


• Verify merchandise is appropriate for the locations and markets being serviced by the distribution center.


• Inspect merchandise for quality, sizing, style, color, quantity, labeling, ticketing, packaging, and overall presentation.


• Identify vendor compliance issues related to how merchandise is packed, ticketed, labeled, and shipped.


• Review retail pricing and merchandise information for accuracy and consistency with company standards.


• Ensure merchandise meets applicable requirements for fiber content, care instructions, labeling, and country of origin.


• Review logos, graphics, hangtags, and other merchandise details for accuracy and appropriateness.


• Identify size, quantity, or assortment discrepancies and communicate issues to the appropriate internal teams.


• Evaluate merchandise received outside of expected purchase orders and assist with proper classification and pricing.


• Develop working knowledge of merchandise terminology, fabrics, quality standards, and sizing requirements.


• Maintain accurate records and problem-status logs for merchandise requiring additional review or special handling.


• Utilize distribution center and merchandise systems to research discrepancies and resolve problems.


• Partner with operations


• Monday - Friday 6AM-2:30PM with some possible overtime and weekends.