Warehouse Inventory Control Manager Jobs in Independence, MO

ABOUT MECHANIX WEAR

Who We Are

Mechanix Wear develops protective gloves for industries including vehicle mechanics, police, military, trade professionals, and construction to name a few. Mechanix Wear is THE TOOL THAT FITS LIKE A GLOVE® In 1991, The Original® Glove was born. The brainchild of a legendary race mechanic that sparked a revolution for working hands. Championed by mechanics and pit crews at the 1991 Daytona 500, The Original® is the glove that started it all. For more information, visit www.mechanix.com.

What We Do

At Mechanix Wear, we are building a world where Safety is foundational, Performance is enhanced, and Trust in the brand is unshakable. We create and elevate protection beyond your expectations, through innovative design, advanced materials, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We stand behind our core values including Thinking Big, Being a Problem Solver, Doing Things the Right Way, and TeaMWork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Inventory Control Clerk reports to the Senior Manager of Product Supply and provides essential support to Mechanix Wear's inventory control operations. This entry-level role assists with the physical and system-side tasks associated with inbound receiving, cycle counting, inventory transfers, and recordkeeping, helping to ensure accurate stock levels across warehouse and ERP systems. This position is a hybrid warehouse and office role, requiring extended periods of standing and working on the warehouse floor as well as time at a desk performing data entry and system-related tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inbound Receiving Support

• Assist with the physical receiving of inbound shipments, verifying product quantities and conditions against purchase orders and packing slips.

• Support the posting of inbound receipts into P21 and other ERP systems under the direction of the Inventory Control Specialist.

• Flag and document receiving variances for review and resolution by the inventory control team.

Cycle Counting Assistance

• Participate in regularly scheduled cycle counts, physically counting inventory and recording results accurately.

• Assist with entering cycle count data into ERP and warehouse management systems.

• Help identify and report discrepancies between physical counts and system records for further investigation.

Inventory Transfers & Adjustments

• Support the processing of inventory transfer transactions between warehouse locations in P21 and Jasci.

• Assist with routine inventory adjustments and ensure paperwork and system entries are completed accurately and on time.

• Maintain organized records of inventory transactions, adjustments, and transfer documentation.

Logistics & General Inventory Support

• Provide general support to the logistics team including assistance with FTZ reporting documentation as directed.

• Perform general warehouse inventory tasks such as labeling, organizing, and staging product as needed.

• Support the inventory control team with ad hoc data entry, reporting, and special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.

• 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, inventory, or logistics environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with ERP or WMS systems a plus (P21, Jasci, or New Horizons).

• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn inventory control processes and systems.

• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment; forklift certification or experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and or transferring equipment and materials.

Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and he ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly uses verbal and written communication skills and must be able to hear and speak clearly. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects.

This position may also require periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing, as necessary to perform job duties.

Work environment is primarily in the warehouse environment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mechanix Wear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.