Inventory Control Specialist II General Admin

Under limited direction, maintains proper inventory levels by monitoring stock and generating purchase orders as needed in accordance with replenishment guidelines.

• Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies.
• Places special orders and ensure pricing is accurate.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.
• Reviews system generated reports and uses information to generate purchase orders for stock merchandise.
• Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods.
• Ensures all costs are accurate and accounted for on purchase orders.
• Partners with marketing, pricing, inventory control, and accounts payable departments to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action with vendor to resolve.
• Provides sales and informational assistance on products and freight to staff and customers.
• Returns defective merchandise and ensures proper and timely credit is received from vendor.
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced co-workers.

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.