Inventory/Quality Control Specialist - CT

Fosdick Fulfillment has an immediate Inventory/Quality Control Specialist position available on our Monday through Friday shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm,. Hourly pay starts at $20.00 an hour.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with company standards through manual and systematic quality audits of warehouse inventory, workflows, and documentation. Primary responsibilities include conducting physical inventories, bin location audits, and cycle counts, as well as performing the associated reconciliation and providing recommendations for process adherence and error prevention.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position works under the direction of the Inventory Control Director, Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Control Supervisor, Operations Manager or Warehouse Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Consistently punctual, on-site attendance is required. Employees are expected to be at their workstations and ready to work at the scheduled start of their shift and following all breaks. Monitors product transfers between warehouse facilities. Plans, coordinates and oversees Client requested inventories Schedules, oversees or personally conducts special and periodic cycle counts. Reviews reporting prior to releasing to Client. Makes necessary inventory adjustments, based on quality of inventory, discrepancies found, etc. Audits the adjustment process to ensure all inventory changes are supported by proper documentation and are justified. Assists in planning, coordinating, and monitoring Client closeout processes. Communication with Client Services, Clients, and other internal departments to discuss quality and inventory issues, initiatives and workorders. Research and review inventory discrepancies, document findings and report to Inventory Control Manager or Inventory Control Supervisor Perform systematic quality audits on inbound and outbound shipments to verify that receiving, picking and packing processes meet Client-specific and Fosdick quality expectations. Evaluate the integrity of inventory data by conducting bin sweeps and auditing system transactions against physical movements to identify and recommend improvements to eliminate process gaps. Monitor and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the warehouse floor, reporting non-compliance to management and assisting in remedial training if necessary. Ensure warehouse space is used efficiently. Make recommendations for improvements. Monitor housekeeping during daily tours, reporting hazards to the warehouse or operations manager and ensuring corrective actions are completed immediately for urgent concerns. Conduct routine monthly and quarterly compliance walkthroughs and audits to ensure all inventory storage, handling procedures, and warehouse conditions adhere to OSHA standards and internal safety protocols. Ensure all facility records, safety logs, and inventory reports are accurate and accessible. Ability to train on and operate Powered Industrial Trucks to assist with physical inventories. (Effective April 2019, all existing grandfather into role) Performs inventory audits with clients after physical inventories have concluded. Available to work overtime, as needed, due to physical inventories. This may include staying late after shifts or coming in on weekends and/or holidays and adhering to the company Blackout Calendar. Assists, when necessary, with other production, warehouse and/or inventory related work as required by Supervisor and/or Manager. Complies with safety rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a High School diploma or the equivalent and three to five years' experience and/or training in warehousing/inventory control/quality control, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced computer literacy required, including intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, or conditional formatting) and the ability to effectively utilize Outlook and Word for cross-departmental communication with a strong emphasis on Excel for data tracking, inventory reconciliation, and reporting. Candidate should be comfortable using intermediate formulas and formatting to manage large datasets. Must be proficient in mathematics and writing.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical and mental requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the principal or essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The ability to pass a job related physical by the company's 3rd party medical provider. The ability to travel from building to building depending on workload. The ability to read and comprehend all necessary work transactions. The ability to make general decisions in the absence of specific directions, such as prioritizing workload. The ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends in inventory loss or quality errors. Proficiency in maintaining precise, audit-ready records and writing clear and concise documentation/ communication. The ability to work independently or as part of a team. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. The ability to communicate effectively, orally or in writing, with coworkers and management team. The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers so that accurate records may be maintained. Specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Activities requiring sustained concentration when performing data entry functions. The ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours a day. The ability to bend or stoop at knees or waist; twist at waist to move or manipulate necessary materials. The ability, with assistance, to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is conducted in typical warehouse surroundings. Some moderately uncomfortable elements might be present such as heat, cold, dust. Work is fast paced and involves pressures of meeting delivery commitments and responding to changing priorities.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation and employee and is subject to change by the Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.