Job Description:

　　Candidate needs to have warehouse inventory control experience and be able to be stand-up forklift certified and have cherry picker experience. Pay rate is $21.00 per hour. This position works 1st shift M-F with a typical schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities within assigned branch

　　Develop mastery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and operate as the Branch Subject Matter Expert (SME)

　　Responsible for maintaining inventory integrity within assigned branch

　　o Ensure branch is in compliance with Inventory Status Metrics

　　o Analyze Inventory Status and WMS Status results for process deficiencies and training opportunities

　　o In conjunction with Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor, develop plans to correct substandard performance

　　Oversee accuracy of Inbound Receipts and Outbound Shipments

　　Oversee and/or conduct cycle counts to include task driven counts, user initiated counts (random) and specific title requested counts

　　a. Broadly research & resolve inventory variances

　　b. Independently identify root causes of variances and collaborate with Branch Management to prevent recurrences

　　Execute Inventory Control Alerts (ICA’s) timely and accurately

　　Execute and/or oversee timely shipments of branch transfers

　　Follow Corporate processes for donations, damages and destructions

　　Oversee Monitor Process (if applicable) ensuring accuracy of data and completion of required monitors by fair type, by phase

　　Ensure line sets are completed accurately and timely to include but not limited to:

　　a. Mainline Schematic Titles

　　b. Supplemental Titles

　　c. All marketing materials and signage

　　d. Schematic Changes

　　Monitor and Manage On-Sale Date titles to ensure they are released at the correct time

　　Proactively and independently identify potential inventory shortages and communicate to Branch Manager

　　Support regionally prescribed methods for fulfilling backordered titles

　　Ensure Physical Inventory activity is executed according to documented processes

　　Ensure inventory is utilized as directed for Warehouse Sale Events

　　Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested; specifically, but not limited to direction provided from the Inventory Control Supervisor, Branch Managers or Corporate Leaders

　　Maintain confidentiality relative to pricing, promotion, distribution, inventory, customer lists and financial reports

　　Ability to effectively communicate with branch, regional and corporate leaders

　　Ability to proactively identify key issues and patterns from partial or conflicting data and provide recommended solutions

　　Act as a formal and informal resource for colleagues with less experience

　　Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance

　　Qualifications

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS

　　Must have a High school diploma or (GED) equivalent

　　Prefer 2-years inventory experience with a distribution company, in an inventory related position, with developed specialized skills through job-related training

　　Strong math and analytical skills

　　Strong written and verbal communications skills

　　Strong problem solving skills and detail orientation, with a high level of accuracy

　　Must be able to completes work with a limited degree of supervision

　　Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on an unassisted basis, repetitively

　　Previous experience/certification of power equipment operation preferred. Certification on all company equipment required

　　Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced distribution center environment

　　Proficiency in computer spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (Word) required

　　Familiarity with computerized Inventory location systems is preferred

　　Working knowledge of inventory scanner systems is preferred

　　Occasional travel may be required

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Job Type:

　　Regular

　　Job Family Group:

　　Distrib & Matls Mgmt

　　Location Region/State:

　　Tennessee

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