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B8115 Bob's Discount Furniture LLC
Shipping Utility
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What they do
An Inventory Associate monitors warehouse inventory and places orders with vendors for supplies. Conducts regular or occasional audits of inventory or sections of a warehouse.
$43,346 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
The primary function of the Shipping Utility is to facilitate the process of product management through a system of perpetual inventory. This is accomplished through the resolution of inventory discrepancies and education of personnel resulting in improved inventory integrity. The position requires a detailed person who is reliable and consistent in schedule, performance, accuracy, and integrity. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with an off-site supervisor in order to obtain the knowledge necessary to perform independent job functions. Applicants should possess strong analytical and mathematical skills and be comfortable working with electronic information. The Receiving Clerk will be expected to work a regularly assigned schedule that includes mandatory overtime during peak periods and out of state travel for training and support. Candidate must be comfortable with heights, pass a lift assessment, and be able to obtain a lift operator's certificate through company sponsored training. Job Responsibilities Operate lift machine Substantial product familiarity and identification Perform inventory adjustments and reconciliation of physical, documented, and electronic items Perform research as necessary to resolve discrepancies Perform review of inventory status to ensure proper business practices Perform review of inventory status to ensure customer satisfaction Create reporting used to assist other departments in evaluation and application of best practices Audit and report accuracy of the cycle count process through systemic confirmation Maintain inventory balance between EWM and ECC in SAP Inter-state travel for off-site projects and training Reporting emergent issues and concerns to on-site management team for assistance Be an accurate and available resource to perform on-site support for development of operational departments Verbal and written communication with all level associates Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent experience in a Warehouse atmosphere Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills Skilled at multi-tasking and managing competing priorities Working knowledge of Word and Excel Competence in required areas of the SAP and Red Prairie systems Detail oriented and accurate Ability to move and lift heavy objects Must be able to work flexible hours determined by the needs of the department including weekends and evenings 2 years of inventory related job function Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc.