Inventory Control Associate

General Summary

Maintains data integrity within the Inventory Control Center Department to support accurate inventory results. Works closely with Management and other Team Members to ensure completion of effective departmental functions.

• Assign pick locations accurately for maximum optimization as necessary.
• Perform functions of the DC allocation process efficiently.
• Reconcile receiving documents to accounting reports accurately.
• Verify inventory locations, accurately, and resolve issues for the following areas: bust‑out, stock decks, pick slots, cycle counts, problem pallets, transfers, etc.
• Perform data entries and update reports accurately.
• Verify and release breakdowns accurately.
• Count locations as assigned or requested accurately.
• Audit operations departments as assigned by management.
• Process all merchandise returns to vendor.
• Re‑ticket/re‑package merchandise as instructed and initiate appropriate vendor chargebacks.
• Complete the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and report any defects to management and/or maintenance.
• Operate P.I.T. equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Follow set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintain an organized work area and promote a safe working environment within the Inventory Control department.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Four to six months clerical or similar work experience in a Retail Distribution or Warehouse environment preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows. Working knowledge of WMS preferred.

Perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds, rarely up to 50 pounds. Adequate fitness level to meet demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing of stairs, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling. May be required to operate P.I.T. equipment that raises the employee on a platform to heights of up to 50 feet.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.

Work in a climate controlled (office) atmosphere, with frequent exposure to the Distribution Center (non‑climate controlled). May be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.

Shift work, including overtime, weekends and/or holidays.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effectively communicate with co‑workers and management team.
• Dynamic:
  Works hard, is enthusiastic and keen to succeed. Initiates action and makes decisions.
• Flexible:
  Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Is able to cope with changing demands or objectives.
• Innovating:
  Generates new ideas and approaches. Suggests improvements to existing procedures or systems.
• Organizing:
  Organizes and structures own time effectively. Works systematically and plans things in advance.
• Physically Capable:
  Has the necessary hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Quality Conscious:
  Committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
• Reliable:
  Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects company policies and procedures.
• Safety Conscious:
  Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Aware of personal responsibility for safety of self and others.
• Strong Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and manages time/priorities effectively.
• Teamwork:
  Works effectively with others and cooperates with colleagues.
• Technically Capable:
  Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.

Full time, 640 Perimeter Rd, Rome, New York 13441, DC208 Family Dollar.