Inventory Control Analyst

Company: ePlus Technology
Location: Sterling
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description:

As an Inventory Control Analyst, you will build and maintain various inventory reports including inventory aging, monthly inventory trend analysis, monthly inventory discrepancy reporting and obsolete inventory review. You will work directly with Invoicing, Purchasing, Accounting, and the Warehouse.

Job Responsibilities:

* Work directly with Manager, Upper Management, department heads and outside vendors to identify and resolve issues of concern.
* Ensure inventory is balanced across multiple systems by managing exception reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
* Monitor Warehouse daily inventory cycles, cycle counts and reconciliations of accounts.
* Be vigilant in maintaining the WMS and act as a WMS superuser.
* Collaborate with the Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse team on the resolution of customer issues.
* Process customer and warehouse freight claims.
* Prioritize workload accordingly as received through email alias and other platforms.
* Monitors warehouse facilities to evaluate inventory transactions such as receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory integrity.
* Coordinate material returns with Warehouse to vendors
* Look for inefficiencies for reporting Excess/Obsolete (E/O) inventory; Implement changes as approved by senior level employees or management
* Supervise the compliance audits of the controls and SOPs of the movement of goods inter-department and ensure that this is tracked and recorded systematically
* Work with Warehouse Expeditor on inventory transfers and discrepancies.
* Assure inventory and restock compliance with corporate warehouse policies, procedures, and programs.
* Perform root cause analysis for exceptions/discrepancies and provide corrective action.
* Assist ICS (Inventory Control Supervisor) and ICM (Inventory Control Manager) in gathering information for internal and external auditor for auditing of the Returns and Inventory procedures.
* Maintain the RMA and Remarketing inventories - working with Sales and Purchasing to resell product.
* Communicate directly with vendors on credit status, accuracy, and resolution.
* Create new PO's and SO's to allow the Invoicing department to bill customers.
* Perform visual validation of returned merchandise and report any discrepancies
* Manage the return to vendor process. Includes item documentation, tracking, adjusting/disposal.
* Edit customer orders and PO's upon request from Sales and Purchasing departments.
* Ensures accountability of inventory through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification and system review
* Manage special project assignments and additional responsibilities as needed.

Your Corporate Responsibilities:

Internal Control responsibilities vary by role and are subject to change. Please discuss your individual internal control responsibilities with your immediate supervisor on a regular basis.

* Handle confidential matters and information professionally
* Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
* Adhere to corporate policies and procedures

Job Knowledge/Skills:

* Excellent communication/phone skills.
* Computer experience.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite of products.
* Works well in a team environment.
* Ability to prioritize and multitask.
* Excellent research and analytical skills.
* Must be a team player with a "can do" attitude.
* Ability to maneuver effectively around the internet.

Education and Experience:

* 4-year degree preferred
* Minimum 2 years customer service experience with emphasis on research and analysis
* IT Industry related experience is a plus

Physical Requirements of Position:

Ability of finger dexterity to be used primarily to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together. Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Speech ability must be at a level where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing ability must be at a level to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Visual ability must be average with ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Physical strength for sedentary work with sitting most of the time. May have to exert or lift up to 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally.

ePlus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ePlus promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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