Shipping - Inventory Control

Overall Goal of Position

This position is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Warehouse operations with inventory control/counts, freight receiving, and other general warehouse functions.

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

$19.75 – $22.25

The Inventory Control Specialist is an integral part of the warehouse operations team managing details of incoming (raw goods/packaging) and outgoing (finished goods) inventory. The role ensures that product on hold, aging inventory, and allocated inventory is reviewed for accuracy continually. The specialist develops and maintains processes and procedures to ensure accurate and productive work activities for this area and communicates with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure that inventory is ready for distribution.

The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

• Perform all duties safely, follow all safety guidelines, and proactively participate in site safety programs.
• Follow the daily cycle count and category review calendar.
• Research all inventory‑related discrepancies and make appropriate adjustments in the inventory system.
• Review shipping and receiving documents for accuracy.
• Bring to the attention of the department managers immediately any large discrepancies.
• Perform de‑kitting and inventory returns from production lines.
• Audit incoming and outgoing trucks randomly.
• Lead the year‑end physical inventory process.
• Maintain database and report on all cycle count matrix results.
• Follow‑up to ensure that all changes are implemented in the system regarding BOM changes and other changes related to inventory.
• Implement new processes and procedures to improve inventory accuracy and changes to the flow and movement of inventory.
• Provide guidance and training to new employees and model the way with the Integral Safety Model.
• Support plant management in actions and programs necessary for maintaining the desired company culture.

• Safety
  • Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to personal safety and the safety of peers; practices Integral Safety Model concepts.
• Quality
  • Accurate and complete paperwork, no discipline issued for quality; sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards.
• Initiative
  • Sees what needs to be done and does it without being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed.
• Attendance
  • Shows up on time, ready to work whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches.
• Communication
  • Creates open channels of communication with all levels of team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
• Integrity
  • Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds.
• Teamwork
  • Demonstrates positive working relationships with co‑workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co‑workers; seeks win‑win solutions with co‑workers.
• Job Knowledge/Training
  • Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company training courses required.
  • What you do and how you act.

• Leadership and contribution to overall success.
• Personal effectiveness—meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work).
• Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties.

• Personal Characteristics
  • Professional demeanor.
  • Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to build a business.
  • Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results‑oriented personality.
  • Overall confidence in one's abilities and comfortable communicating the facts.
  • Smart, creative and inquisitive.
  • Strong character and integrity—does the right thing even when no one is looking.
  • Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs.
  • No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
  • Dependable team player…