Inventory Stock Control Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Full-Time Day Shift - $21.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)

Full-Time Evening/Overnight Shift - $24.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)

Full-Time 3-12 Shift - $23.34 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $2.34 allowance for the 36 for 40 schedule)

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $5,000 bonus for qualifying roles. Paid in increments at completion of 4, 8 and 12 months of employment.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Up to $5,000 relocation bonus available for qualifying positions and paid after providing proof of change in residency

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Position Overview:The Inventory Control Associate helps manage current inventory. This role will maintain inventory control with responsibility for conducting perpetual inventory counts and updating inventory count records. Conduct additional investigations to resolve inventory discrepancies as necessary.
Process Digi-Key internal orders for product that needs to be sent back to the manufacturer. Responsible for pulling and packaging product from storage locations and ensuring customer and/or supplier satisfaction to highest quality standards.
Act as a liaison between PDC and many other departments to answer customer questions regarding product or special requests.
Resolve order fulfillment exceptions by researching inventory discrepancies and updating customer order quantities as necessary.
This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance.
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 pm. - 4:30 a.m.Responsibilities:

• Conduct inventory counts and update computer system to show correct quantity on hand Utilize inventory control reports to conduct perpetual inventory counts, maintain inventory records, and make changes to the computer system to show correct quantity on hand and Active Max.
• Act as liaison between Picking, Broken Reserve & Quality to support order fulfillment and process or identify inventory discrepancies.
• Answer product questions such as, determining a product's date/lot code, product weight, standard manufacturing packaging, etc
• Investigate customer complaints regarding shipment errors and update inventory stock levels as needed
• Investigate inventory exceptions when the picker cannot find the product to fulfill the customer's order
• Search for misplaced product and update inventory counts to reflect findings
• Update processing quantities in the Sales order, Material Transport, and Inventory Subsystems to match the actual quantity being shipped to the customer
• Pick parts in an assigned zone, quickly and accurately to fulfill order requests and supplier returns requests
• Contact multiple internal departments to correct issues that arise concerning orders and/or returns
• Identify the part's date code or lot code and mark on the picking label when required for the order/return
• Process parts from other facilities as needed for an order or return
• Prepackage product for order or return in a consistent and secure manner
• Preform verification of part and counts of picked parts
• Package and/or palletize returns for shipment
• Process promo/internal shipments for corporate partners
• Process "non-conforming" returns in a manner consistent with company policy and in a timely manner
• Complete "pre-counts" of product prior to supplier returns
• Analyze physical inventory records/reports and confer with other team members to resolve reported inventory count discrepancies.
• Analyze and process records change notices and error logs to determine the impact and necessity for order fulfillment.
• Process and report on Audits for product removals and non-conforming tags generated within their parameters.
• Use applicable Purchasing and Receiving subsystems to verify receipts and identify physical counts
• Inspect product for oxidation, corrosion, damage or any other defects which would impact product quality
• Verify move up product and place in home location
• Recommend procedures to facilitate or improve inventory control in the Product Distribution Center
• Identify and resolve any issues of mixed product in a storage location
• Conduct and complete inventory related projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Basic computer navigation and typing skills
• Basic math skills
• Experience with WM software such as Manhattan and KiSoft preferred
• Previous cycle count experience or Exceptions experience highly preferred
• Ability to provide a positive, professional and enthusiastic outlook or perspective
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task as well as the ability to change focus quickly based on requests by employees/management
• Quickly and efficiently solve problems; collaborate with peers and leaders as needed to resolve issues
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success for customers, co-workers and DigiKey

Tools/Systems/Software:

• KiSoft
• WM - Manhattan
• RF device
• WinDecs

Physical Requirements:

• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
• Capable of spending 8-10 hours walking/standing on concrete
• Routinely lift 10-15 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs and rarely up to 77+lbs (with assistance)
• Ability to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level

Compensation:

The starting base pay rate for this position is:

$20.00

This position may also be eligible for shift, skill, and/or team lead pay differentials that will be in addition to the starting pay rate.

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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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