Inventory Control Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Wage: $26.00 per hour

Core business hours: 4:00 am - 12:30 pm, (flexibility to work overtime when required)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)

Responsible for meeting company inventory control goals by supervising and coordinating worker activities and performing the following duties. 

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for processing and analyzing cycle counts, ABC analysis, inventory adjustments, job tickets, internal orders, replenishments (MIN/MAX planning) and assist in the slotting of inventory.
• Perform internal audits covering various areas and activities that effect the inventory at Pentel of America.
• Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures.
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate fiscal year-end inventory and set procedures.
• Coordinate and perform off site physical inventory audits biannually or as required.
• Track material transactions on a weekly basis.
• Develop and maintain S.O.P.s for inventory control functions.
• Determines work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reporting inventory accuracy to management.
• Accountable for accurate, timely, and effective response to shortages and inventory variances.
• Work with TQC to implement and improve Lot Control functionality.
• Maintain safety programs to ensure effective equipment utilization and safety measures are followed by all Inventory Control personnel.
• Cross-train in all other functional areas of warehouse and inventory management including inventory control, picking, transportation management and shipping to maintain flexibility of resource requirements across warehouse value chain
• Regular attendance and punctuality are an essential duty including time management

CONTACTS:

• Internal:  Managers
• External:  Suppliers and service providers

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience 
• Min. 1 year of hands-on inventory control supervisor experience.
• Experience in researching and reconciling inventory variances.
• A.P.I.C.S is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:

• Knowledge of Oracle inventory management module preferred 
• Knowledge of cycle counting and inventory reconciliation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong hands-on leadership and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management and to lead and motivate line-level staff
• Ability to provide leadership in performing daily activity including clear communication of instructions
• Working knowledge in W.M.S. and Inventory Control Application preferred (Oracle application experience is preferred)
• Working knowledge of Radio Frequency technology including R.F. gun navigation and task management is preferred
• Prioritize competing and interdependent tasks to meet aggressive deadlines
• Working knowledge of principle safety concerns within a warehouse & distribution environment
• Attention to detail

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certificates, Licenses, or Registration in related field

Other Special Skills and Abilities:

• Strong supervisory experience in training, directing, coaching, motivating, and executing a dynamic, fast pace warehouse team with differing levels of skill to achieve expected performance and quality standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows application and Microsoft Office software
• PC Desktop knowledge and usage required
• Maintaining flexibility and demonstrating the ability to proactively work with a variety of situations
• Takes appropriate action to ensure system is operating proficiently
• Resolves general issues as they occur in a professional and timely manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent sitting
• Must be flexible to work overtime
• Frequent walking
• Prolonged visual acuity necessary to view VDT
• Frequent standing
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Infrequent lifting up to 50lbs
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to use RF unit

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume distribution environment.