Stock Control Associate

Job Description

Position Summary: The stock control associate manages inventory through database and maintains levels required on a daily basis to meet distribution demands.

Essential Functions:

• Performs any combination of following tasks to compile records concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, and equipment: Compiles data from sources, such as contracts, purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting reports and writes, types, or enters information into computer to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping, or other records

• Keeps back order file in established sequence and releases back orders for issue or shipment as stock becomes available.

• Compiles stock control records and information, such as consumption rate, characteristics of items in storage, and current market conditions, to determine stock supply and need for replenishment.

• Prepares requisitions, orders, or other documents for purchasing or requisitioning new or additional stock items.

• Compares nomenclature, stock numbers, authorized substitutes, and other listed information with catalogs, manuals, parts lists, and similar references to verify accuracy of requisitions and shipping orders.

• Reviews files to determine unused items and recommends disposal of excess stock.

• Enter data for quantities of parts issued and transferred between locations, inventory and cycle count adjustments, into computer database.

• Close shop packets received and purge computer database.

• Receive and issue finished goods into computer database.

• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and inspection personnel.

• Record and monitor all items with shelf-life daily and notify appropriate personnel when material has expired.

• Prepare monthly reports for cycle count and pick-lists count for monthly highlights.

• Prepare and participate in yearly physical inventory.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Requires the ability to effectively build rapport with both internal and external customers.

• Requires a positive attitude and ability to function both independently and in a team setting.

• Must possess strong mathematical aptitude.

• Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively.

• Must be computer literate in all Microsoft Office products.

• Must be able to communicate in English with regard to the essential functions of the position.

Required Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

• One year of prior warehouse experience.

• Prior forklift experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 lbs.

• Requires visual, hearing, and speech acuity.

• Requires the ability to stand and walk long distances for extended periods of time.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures and elements, noise, and fumes.