Inventory Controller

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing completion of weekly inventory cycle counts, performing daily QC counts, monthly inventory reports, organizing inventory items, and maintaining accurate records. Responsible for working closely with purchasing department to process vendor and internal returns. Work with warehouse to organize and effectively manage physical inventory as well as virtual inventory information in CRM. This roll requires accuracy, efficiency, and excellent ability to communicate with sales, purchasing and warehouse teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all inbound warehouse inventory operations and daily activities of receiving inbound items, accounting for shortages on inbound items, communicating with vendors or purchasing to problem solve

Develop process for reporting shortages, discrepancies/errors

Execute and maintain cycle counts and inventory reports

Perform daily QC counts on outbound orders to ensure accuracy

Manage Damaged inventory – Inventory Issues and resolutions

Responsible for working closely with purchasing department to resolve inventory issues

Assist in creating inventory policy and forms

Work closely with Shipping manager and warehouse employees daily, often in real time

Work with warehouse staff and purchasing for inventory adjustments

Work with Accounts Payable and/or purchasing to coordinate returns to Manufacturers

Maintain part number changes/edits and clear old inventory or dead stock in CRM

Review and coordinate weekly inventory transfers to ensure stocking levels at satellite Jendco location/s

Execute bi-annual seasonal inventory swap in Jendco showroom

Replenish inventory on stock items in Jendco Showroom weekly

Responsible for yearly inventory evaluation and re-classification

Overall act as a liaison between purchasing, sales, and warehouse

Education and Experience

Working knowledge of inventory management software

Good understanding of inventory, vendors, units of measure and accounting program

Prioritization and good time management

Excellent organization and attention to detail

Good communication, negotiation, mathematic and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work and get along with all different people and personality types

Multi-tasking and comfort in a fast-paced environment

Ability to change processes and come up with new efficient practices

Physical Requirements:

The following physical activities described are a representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms; and occasionally required to sit. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to lift and move at least 25lbs. Ability to operate a pallet jack.