Inventory Control Specialist

First Class Companies is a global leader in household goods moving for consumers, corporate employees, government employees and members of the U.S. military as well as, commercial moving, warehousing, logistics and supply chain management.  Since 2001, First Class has differentiated itself in the local, national, and global marketplaces by demonstrating its value proposition and delivering quality transportation services time after time.  The company’s brand names which include First Class Commercial Services; First Class Global Logistics, First Class Interior Solutions and First Class Moving Systems constitute one of the most widely recognized family of brands in specialized transportation encompassing a variety of services in the relocation, transportation and logistics industry.  At First Class we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. 

Job Description:

Duties:

First Class Moving Systems is looking for an entry-level or experienced Inventory Control Specialist.  We are a rapidly growing and expanding company focused on excelling past customer expectations and standards through our four major brands: First Class Moving Systems, First Class Commercial Services, First Class Global Logistics, and First Class Interior Solutions. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves, so that we can better support our clients. If you have a growth mindset, and you thrive under pressure, you are probably a great fit for our team!

Our Inventory Control Specialist performs standard warehousing duties of loading and unloading orders, stocking inventory and maintaining our warehouse. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for handling and processing all returns. The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization’s inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements. This position also performs a variety of activities to ensure inventory and documents are accurate, discrepancies are resolved and are submitted promptly and according to company policy. Top applicants will be skilled verbal and written communicators with excellent presentation, customer service, time management, and computer skills with experience providing support to a busy warehouse environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assume ownership of warehouse inventory counts.
• Ensure inventory accuracy
• Be accountable for returns of material overages and/or materials with monetary deposits
• Maintain proper item location codes
• Capable of multitasking;
• Basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such Windfall or equivalent
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Responsible for handling and processing returns on a daily basis, going into our warehouse to locate the returns, researching and cataloging to ensure an up-to-date inventory count;
• Check in trucks with product;
• Reading customers orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved;
• Sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves or load items into storage vaults;
• Moving materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas;
• Responsible for quality service by following organization standards;
• Stage and load items onto truck;
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet areas and workstation neat;

Key Characteristics:

Strong work ethic. Strong communication skills. Self-motivated with a desire to succeed. Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and investigate inaccurate inventory counts. Detail oriented, organized person who is adamant about accuracy. Understanding of the flow of inventory. Dependable, reliable, and conscientious.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new tasks may be assigned at any time or without notice.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Training: High School degree, some college preferred. General understanding of inventory principles and experience with warehouse and heavy equipment. CDL is a plus, but not required. Must be able to pass Criminal Background and Drug & Alcohol Screen. Strong communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business

Physical Requirements: The minimum physical requirements for this position include ability to operate a personal computer. Ability to stand and/or sit for an extended period of time. Move and handle boxes throughout the warehouse and job sites, which entails lifting and performing all functions as set forth. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.