Inventory Control Specialist

Schedule: 7:00am- 3:30pm; Monday- Friday with flexibility on day shift hours and potential weekend coverage

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate inventory levels and ensures inventory is available and ready for use. 
• Coordinates disposal, return, and reallocation of obsolete items in the inventory. 
• Files claims with manufacturers when defective goods are found in inventory. 
• Audits inventory on a regular basis and provides reports to management. 
• Coordinates with buyers to keep up to date status of shipments and tracking information. 
• Serves as a liaison with shipping companies to ensure the most timely and cost effective shipping methods are utilized. 
• Maintains replenishment of logistics and distribution office supplies. 
• This position may require weekend coverage.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience is preferred. 
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires proven experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Requires Enterprise Resource Management or Warehouse Management System experience.
• Previous inventory audit experience is preferred.
• Some assignments may require the ability to operate manual and motorized material handling equipment. May be required to obtain Material Handling Safety Training certification within 30-days of hire.
• Requires long periods of standing and walking (as much as 2-4 hours per day).
• Requires the occasional ability to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs from waist to over-the-head; carry up to 25 lbs.