WebstaurantStore is hiring! We are looking for experienced, people-oriented individuals to join our team at our brand new, 1 million square foot distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. If you possess a passion for excellence in all you do, love a good challenge, and enjoy working with others, this may be the right company for you! The WebstaurantStore is the largest online food service equipment and supply company. We seek dedicated, creative, and flexible individuals to help with operations. Our goal is to provide a great customer experience for all who interact with the WebstaurantStore, and we need your help in achieving this goal! BASIC OVERVIEW The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts through the warehouse and responding to related inquiries from internal and external customers. This role maintains in-depth knowledge of our products and operating procedures and stays in regular contact with the shift manager and peers to meet daily goals. This position collaborates with various departments on day-to-day issues to ensure that accurate cycle counts are completed at an exceptional pace. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct daily cycle counts to ensure that inventory counts and system data points are correct
- Operate stock picker equipment to complete cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies
- Manage items in overstock bin locations to ensure that overstock items are accurately accounted for
- Investigate discrepancies found during cycle counts and adjust inventory in Company systems when issues are resolved
- Complete periodic tasks including internal transfers, coordinate serial numbers, and generate various reports
- Maintain a high level of system accuracy and identify areas for improvement related to department processes and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment; receiving and/or inventory experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
- Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
- Ability to work at elevations of up to 40 feet
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
- Requires the ability to regularly lift / carry 50-75lbs. and push / pull up to 150lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.