Inventory Control Specialist - Southeastern Paper Group

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Main duties include controlling the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking and analyzing inventory maintenance and developing protocols for loss mitigation.
• Maintains consistent stock of inventory.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Very organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• problem-solving skills to come up with ways to improve overall efficiency and overcome inventory problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time in an efficient and timely manner
• Good organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems (WMS), MS-OFFICE Excel, Word and email client required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

- Cycle counters may need to perform a variety of physical tasks, including:

Sitting: Cycle counter may need to sit for extended periods of time.

Standing: Cycle counter may need to stand for long periods of time without leaving their work area.

Lifting: Cycle counter may need to lift to 70 lbs. occasionally, and 55 lbs. consistently.

Reaching: Cycle counter may need to reach with their hands and arms.

Walking: Cycle counter may need to walk extensively.

Bending: Cycle counter may need to bend, squat, and crouch.

Pushing and pulling: Cycle counter may need to push and pull up to 15 lbs.

Carrying: Cycle counter may need to carry objects in their arms or on their shoulders.

Repeat the same movements at times.