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Cove West
Inventory Control Specialist
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What they do
An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$49,567 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to join our team and drive excellence in supply chain and warehouse management. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, optimizing stock levels, and ensuring seamless coordination across procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations. Your expertise will help streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall inventory visibility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage data analytics, process improvement strategies, and cross-functional communication to support our company's growth and operational efficiency. Duties Assume ownership of warehouse inventory counts. Conduct data mining and analysis to identify discrepancies, root causes of inventory issues, and opportunities for process improvements. Spreadsheets, and Excel data analysis skills to visualize data trends, support financial modeling, and improve inventory accuracy. Coordinate with warehouse operations for materials handling, shipping & receiving, order fulfillment, and materials management activities. Conduct root cause analysis on inventory variances and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Support logistics inventory management by analyzing shipping schedules, production planning requirements, and demand fluctuations. Ensure inventory accuracy. Conduct regular physical counts of merchandise and reconcile with system records. Qualifications Proven experience in warehouse distribution, warehouse management systems (WMS), or supply chain analytics roles. Demonstrated ability in negotiation, procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management experience. Technical proficiency in materials handling equipment including forklift operation certification required. Excellent analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of logistics operations including shipping & receiving, demand planning, stocking practices, and materials handling. Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary while adhering to safety standards; experience with shipping & receiving is advantageous. Effective cross-functional communication skills to collaborate with various departments within the organization. Math aptitude combined with strong organizational skills for accurate financial analysis and inventory control tasks.
Join us as an Inventory Control Specialist where your expertise will directly impact operational excellence! We value proactive problem-solving skills combined with a passion for supply chain efficiency—helping us deliver the best possible service while advancing your career in a vibrant environment dedicated to continuous improvement!
Join us as an Inventory Control Specialist where your expertise will directly impact operational excellence! We value proactive problem-solving skills combined with a passion for supply chain efficiency—helping us deliver the best possible service while advancing your career in a vibrant environment dedicated to continuous improvement!