Inventory Control Specialist

NOW HIRING! Inventory Control Specialist – Temporary Position 

 
At Precision Today, we’re all about delivering exceptional service to our customers, and that starts with having a strong team working behind the scenes! We’re currently looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Inventory Control Specialist to join our team in Franklin Park, IL, for a temporary assignment. 
 
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for all things inventory control for plumbing, drains, electrical, and sewer for warehouse and inventory replenishment in fleet, inventory inflows and outflows audit-ready at all times.  

Purpose- 

To maximize technician and installer efficiency on job sites and to optimize control over assets and inventory flow. 

This is a temporary assignment, with an anticipated duration of up to six months. The exact length of the assignment has not yet been determined and may vary based on operational needs. 

Responsibilities- 

Warehouse: 

• Maintain accurate count of inventory for warehouse  

• Facilitate inventory counts for monthly inventory submission to regional accounting team. 

• Establish and maintain ready room for limited after hours tech access.  

• Manage shop inventory cycle counting process. 

• Establish and maintain secure environment to control assets. 

• Coordinates delivery drivers to tech needs in field and assigns tasks around facility 

• Manage employee snacks, refreshments, office supplies for employees.  

Truck Stock: 

• Assumes near full responsibility for POs and purchasing of material/equipment used and needed on jobs, ensure POs are updated and closed daily. 

• Responsible for receiving material orders from field techs and locating item(s) from vendors using the most expeditious and cost-effective means.  

• Update Service Titan software with Trucks & Techs assigned 

• Manage truck inventory cycle counting process. 

• Manage new truck inventory set up process. 

• Manage truck replenishment process and handles all tech purchasing for truck replenishment and special orders.  

• Manage excess material process and return to vendor for credit. 

• Manage materials under warranty and return for credit/substitute with new items 

• Manage the sign off process to technicians of truck, inventory and tools and hand variance report to dept manager to enforce process of chargeback when applicable. 

• Ensure that we limit/eliminate technician downtime due to vehicle or inadequate stock  

• Track items and frequency requesting deliveries and vendor runs and adjust truck stock accordingly. 

• Manage the truck stocking/bin layout mapping and labeling 

• Provides feedback on truck stock, cleanliness, and order to dept manager to  

take corrective action. 

• Update truck stock lists according to item offerings and turn rate; judiciously remove items that aren’t turning. 

• Adjust material costs in software and master inventory file for monthly accounting submissions to stay current with prices in pricebook. 

• Receives vendor deliveries and stages to the appropriate techs 

• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships 

Competencies for Success 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products such as Excel, Word, Teams and our software system (currently Service Titan).  

• Self-starter/resourceful - able to independently work, learn & plan with minimal guidance to drive tasks to conclusion 

• Experience with inventory management 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with store teams, finance team and upper management 

• Ability to use financial metrics to accurately read and diagnose business performance. The ability to use all levers to maximize key performance metric outputs 

• Capable of learning on the fly with a focus on problem-solving 

• A self-motivated individual who is accountable for personal work duties 

• Strong attention to detail, especially when dealing with data 

• High degree of action orientation-minimizes unproductive chatter to maintain focus and discipline for self and associates in warehouse environment 

• Extremely organized and maintains an exceptionally tidy work environment throughout facility. The presentation of the warehouse shall be a reflection of the operation. 

• Provides insights to department manager on trends and patterns of techs, groups, departments, vendors and price increases to allow management to make appropriate adjustments.  

• Leverages APEX associates and support personnel to optimize processes.   

The ability to successfully complete the hiring process, including assessments, interviews, background checks, and drug screening is a requirement. 

Salary : $29 - $30