Experienced Inventory Control Specialist

Big Rock Sports is North America’s premier outdoor sporting goods distributor. We offer the broadest selection of firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and taxidermy products available. Although Big Rock Sports spans the globe, we serve our retailers’ needs on a local basis, enabling us to be a true hometown distributor. Learn more at www.bigrocksports.com. 

Job Purpose: 

We are in search of full-time 1^st shift Inventory Control Specialist for our Charlotte, North Carolina facility. Our 1^st shift hours are Monday – Friday 5:45am to 2:15pm and occasional SaturdaysIn this role, you’ll be responsible for providing exceptional service to all Big Rock Sports customers by processing orders and handling product in a safe and efficient manner.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform counts, both planned and prioritized, to ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of warehouse inventory
• Perform dimensioning activities with product during the receiving process, and ad-hoc warehouse bin locations, to verify accuracy of units of measure and product dimensions for item each and case quantities
• Perform planned and ad-hoc audits of process adherence and/or department-specific quality control auditing.
• Log exceptions for review and corrective action with Management team
• Assist operations team with managing inventory storage capacity through planned moves of inventory by class, velocity, and cube 
• Lead others in safe work practices, especially when in a distribution center environment
• Assist management team with planning and execution of physical inventories, as needed
• Coordinate with customer service, finance and/or distribution departments to verify inventory for problem solving of customer orders and receipts
• Check date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal, transfer or rotation of product as needed
• Train other employees in inventory management and control strategies 
• Establish trusted relationships with internal and external customers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals

Qualifications

• 18 years or older. 
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug testing
• High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of related experience, training, and/or education
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment (limited heat or air conditioning)
• Minimum of one-year distribution center experience is a plus in Inventory Control
• Able to use pallet jacks (manual and electric)
• Able to drive reach truck, cherry order picker
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) preferred
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to read and write legibly and to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• English language fluency a must
• Excellent math skills, analytical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Experience with Excel or Word.
• Ability to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays
• Complete understanding of safety and risk management 

Physical requirements

• Must be able to perform work that involves standing, walking, and bending for a minimum of eight hours. 
• Able to continuously lift or push to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

 Benefits:

• Complete insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision & life 
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee purchase program
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance

Employment Type: Full Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Big Rock Sports LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Big Rock Sports LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program, which is a service of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).

Only resumes received through our online application system will be considered.