Inventory Control Assistant Jobs in Baltimore, MD

There's a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

The Inventory Control Returns Specialist is responsible for managing all inventory return activities, including stock, non-stock, defective, and damaged material returns. This position ensures accurate processing, documentation, tracking, and disposition of returned inventory while maintaining compliance with company policies and operational procedures. The role works closely with Operations, Warehouse, Purchasing, Accounting, Sales, and Distribution teams to improve inventory accuracy, reduce costs, and enhance the efficiency of the returns process.

Responsibilities:

• Process and coordinate the return of stock inventory at the Central Distribution Center (CDC).
• Process and coordinate the return of defective inventory.
• Manage the return of non-stock materials to manufacturers utilizing Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs).
• Prioritize and process daily stock returns received from the service area.
• Maintain accurate records of all return transactions and support documentation.
• Ensure returned inventory is properly identified, categorized, and routed for disposition.
• Manage and maintain designated Stock, Non-Stock, Damaged, and Defective Returns areas.
• Support cycle count activities to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Support Outbound Freight picking and shipping.
• Assist Supervisor and Manager with the scrap wire process, including tracking, segregation, and documentation.
• Performing other tasks as directed or requested by Inventory Control Supervisor or Managers.
• Ability to operate forklift or become certified to operate a forklift.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to motivate, foster teamwork and provide positive reinforcement to a team/s. Ability to work as a team member with other employees, supervisors and management.
• Ability to effectively train, coach and provide performance feedback.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software's including word-processing, excel, outlook, WMS (preferably Eclipse) or other relevant computer software.
• Ability to analyze moderately complex data.
• Communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 3-5+ years Fulfillment/Distribution and Inventory Control experience (preferably in a electrical industry) with at least one plus years in a leadership role.
• Ability to work on various shifts when the need arises.

 Salary: $24 / hour

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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