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Inventory Control Specialist

Lenco Armored Vehicles

JOB SUMMARY: The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate records of a company’s inventory by tracking stock levels, performing physical counts, and resolving discrepancies, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing overstocking and understocking within a warehouse or distribution center; they typically work with inventory management systems to monitor and control the flow of goods 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Regularly monitor inventory levels across all products using inventory management systems to identify stock shortages or excesses.
  • Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, inspect for damages, and update inventory records upon receipt.
  • Conduct physical inventory counts periodically to ensure the accuracy of system records and identify discrepancies.
  • Maintain detailed inventory records, including product details, location, expiration dates, and serial numbers.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including damaged goods, missing items, or inaccurate counts.
  • Implement and maintain proper storage practices within the warehouse to optimize space utilization and accessibility.
  • Generate inventory reports to inform purchasing decisions, including stock status, reorder points, and sales trends.
  • Receive materials into stock and verify quantities, part numbers, and documentation accuracy
  • Prepare necessary documentation for parts and products being sent to vendors
  • Pack and prepare (box, palletize, package, and load) items for shipment
  • Respond to co-worker’s requests for parts and supplies in a timely manner
  • Work with production and purchasing to ensure inventory is at satisfactory levels
  • Submit purchase requests to the purchasing department
  • Maintain all department equipment
  • Process daily paperwork and work order logs
  • Issue parts and supplies to coworkers
  • Prepare bills of laden for vendor shipments and deliveries
  • Review work orders and prepare kits for production departments
  • Organize, store, and manage stock located in the stockroom as well as on the production floor
  • Complete all documentation, including inspection sheets, certificates, and receipts, applying signatures as appropriate
  • Undertake relevant training and development as required
  • Carry out requisitions within a realistic timeline, ensuring that deadlines are met

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Report and follow up on returns and credit requests with the Purchasing Department
  • Deliver and pick up merchandise, parts, and supplies as needed
  • Sweep, clean, and empty trash bins within the stockroom daily
  • Assist periodic physical inventory of all parts and related inventory
  • Assist outside sales via telephone calls, providing part support, preparing sales orders and shipping merchandise
  • Offer new ideas to streamline departmental procedures
  • Adhere to and carry out existing work practices, procedures, and policies
  • Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate
  • Understand and comply with safety and environmental policies
  • Other duties as assigned

INTERACTION WITH:

  • Purchasing Department
  • Production Department
  • Numerous levels of internal staff within a variety of departments
  • Customer and vendor interaction required

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of three (3) years inventory control experience

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Forklift certified preferred
  • Valid driver’s license required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Computer literate
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Take and understand measurements
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Ability to maintain focus
  • Meet deadlines
  • Basic math skills required (add, subtract, divide, and multiply)
  • Reading abilities required (drawings)
  • Ability to write
  • Follow safety and materials policies and procedures
  • Attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to pass physical exam
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
  • Ability to exert maximum force to pull and carry objects
  • Extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling
  • Vision a minimum of 20/40 with or without corrective lenses
  • Good hearing

To apply for this job please visit www.lencoarmor.com.