What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at First Supply LLC?
The Inventory Control Specialist is r esponsible for placement and oversight of accurate inventory in the warehouse.
Responsibilities
About First Supply
First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.
First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.
With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.
First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement methods to ensure accurate inventory levels and placement at facility
- Responsible for independently controlling inventory assets via inventory stock adjustment
- Review product and product line periodically to determine capacity needs
- Identify and optimize common inventory items among facilities with regard to product transfers
- Perform forecasting for all product lines in conjunction with department managers
- Develop and implement innovative methods to dispose of dead inventory
- Work effectively and jointly with cross functional teams including those from Purchasing, Sales and Warehouse
- Conduct or supervise audits of facility inventory on a scheduled basis
- Conduct and/or coordinate training of employees on processes involving inventory management and cycle counting
- Follow-up on defective and return good claims with reps or manufacturers for items that can be returned or scrapped
- Monitor, analyze and provide direction for daily audit of unavailable inventory
- Ensure that company guidelines for the disposition of un-tied non-stock product are adhered to
- Perform reviews and assist in the hiring and terming of all appropriate staff
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Warehouse/Operations and/or General Manager
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in logistics, warehouse management, or similar discipline
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Knowledge or experience with plumbing and heating products preferred
- Computer knowledge and skills, especially as it relates to inventory, and the ability to learn First Supply LLC’s business system
- Knowledge of business and management principles at it pertains to leadership technique and coordination of people and resources (or ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job)
About First Supply
First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.
First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.
With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.
First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.