What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Supply Chain?
Role Purpose:
What will you do in this role? The Inventory Control Specialist is tasked with ensuring the accuracy of all inventory records. This role involves managing all associated documentation and adhering to the relevant procedures to achieve this objective. The specialist addresses defective or damaged products and takes the necessary corrective measures. Additionally, they oversee and reconcile all cycle counts. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager. Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused. We move products that people need and want. At DHL, YOU will be an essential part of everyday life.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain and update inventory records
- Reconcile inventories and adjust when appropriate
- Assists and participates in physical inventories based on customer requirements
- Perform regular cycle counts and make system adjustments as necessary
- Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to inventory records
- Take steps to correct and prevent discrepancies of inventory based on customer parameters and approval process
- Ensure all damaged/defective products are accounted for and properly handled
- May include recoup or destruction process
- Maintain records to accurately track recouped products and return saleable products to stock
- Audit returns and move return products to their proper location
- Take appropriate action on products that are not in saleable condition and record data
- Prepare all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments
- Complete and issue all necessary records and reports in a timely fashion
- Communicate timing of physical inventories and any variances if necessary
- Is knowledgeable of housekeeping expectations and maintains a neat and orderly work area
- Performs other duties as assigned—including roles of other positions in the warehouse
- Responsible for ensuring food safety and quality guidelines are followed.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- 1-2 years of related experience.
- Six months warehouse experience, preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate in English—both verbally and in writing
- Familiar with warehouse and inventory management systems and procedures
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Accuracy and thoroughness are required with great attention to detail
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
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