Merchandise Controller — 2nd Shift (Night)

Motive Companies, LLC; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC in Ontario, CA is seeking a Merchandise Controller for the Distribution Center to join a Fortune 100 global retail organization. The role supports a fast-paced operation with focus on accuracy, vendor compliance, and inventory control.

The position is contract to hire with a 4PM-12:30AM shift and potential overtime; it offers exposure to large-scale distribution processes and cross-functional collaboration across warehouse, management, and corporate teams.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn merchandise standards, systems, and processes.
• Ability to collaborate with warehouse associates, management, and corporate teams.

Responsibilities

• Review merchandise to ensure it meets purchase order specifications and company standards.
• Verify merchandise is appropriate for the locations and markets served by the distribution center.
• Inspect merchandise for quality, sizing, style, color, quantity, labeling, ticketing, packaging, and overall presentation.
• Identify vendor compliance issues related to packing, ticketing, labeling, and shipping.
• 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 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 4PM-12:30AM with some possible overtime and weekends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Problem solving

Merchandise standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Motive Companies, LLC in Ontario, CA is seeking a Merchandise Controller for the Distribution Center to join a Fortune 100 global retail organization. The role supports a fast-paced operation with focus on accuracy, vendor compliance, and inventory control.

The position is contract to hire with a 4PM-12:30AM shift and potential overtime; it offers exposure to large-scale distribution processes and cross-functional collaboration across warehouse, management, and corporate teams.