Inventory Control Associate

Location: Hanson, KY

Reports to: Inventory Control Supervisor

Department: Inventory Control

Remote Status: Onsite

FLSA: Non-exempt

Shift: Monday - Thursday

3:30PM - 2AM

Job Summary

Inventory Control Associates are responsible for monitoring inventory accuracy and reconciling discrepancies between physical counts and company Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Other responsibilities include efficient use of WMS to evaluate product inventories, measuring and weighing products, organizing products according to protocols, reporting inconsistent or damaged goods, and converting unsellable inventory into available product. Inventory Control Team Associates will also recommend strategies to enhance inventory procedures and participate in current 5S standards.

We Are All Leaders at Carhartt

In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.

Representative Responsibilities

• Utilize WMS effectively to conduct daily cycle counts, investigate errors/discrepancies, and cross referencing all data points for inventory integrity/order availability

• Effectively investigate and correct discrepancies found during cycle counts and adjust inventory in WMS when issues are resolved

• Demonstrate a high level of system accuracy

• Identify issues and provide solutions to road blocks, resulting in improvements to department processes and procedures

• Record and report all errors and discrepancies including internal process failures and external vendor compliance

• Function as a support liaison to all departments in processing of current orders and improvement opportunities

• Inspect, label, package, and process inventory from returns into active/sellable inventory

• Sort and ensure returns inventory is assigned and transferred to correct warehouse designations (RCV vs 3PL)

• Responsible for the timely reporting of problems in the work area to appropriate personnel as well as maintaining 5S, housekeeping, safety, and preventative guidelines

• Ensure each job performed is within set procedural inventory standards and conforms to all requirements of internal and external customers. Certified through formal observation and feedback process.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED

Required Skills & Experience

• Applicant must have good attention to detail and be able to work independently

• Effective time management and analytical/problem solving skills

• Effective written/verbal skills, and using simple math

• Experience with warehousing processes preferred

• SRT Certification recommended

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Warehouse Management Systems experience preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Distribution Environment

• Union and Non-Union Environment

• Ability to work at heights up to 65 feet

• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds; job requires applicants to sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, and move about the facilities

• Safety requirements for the SRT equipment: 400 pound weight limit

• This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.

• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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