Inventory Control Clerk

Overview:
The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate records of inventory. This position reports to the Inventory Control Manager. Responsibilities:

  • Maintains and updates inventory records
  • Creates efficient and accurate inventory management procedures
  • Performs all daily activities necessary to maintain effective inventory management procedures
  • Reconciles inventories to book records and make adjustments when necessary
  • Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures
  • Recommends programs to improve the management of inventory
  • Plans and implements a recoup program to ensure all damaged/defective product is accounted for and properly handled by either dumping, salvaging or returning to stock
  • Maintains records to accurately track recouped product and return saleable product to stock
  • Supervises the inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reporting
  • Conduct search to locate products within the system, as necessary
  • Adjust records when there are discrepancies between actual product and records
  • Ensures corrective measures to prevent discrepancies
  • Develops a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location
  • Processes documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction
  • Performs weekly cycle counts and adjusts systems as necessary
  • Develops a program to maintain tight security over the inventory
  • Maintains accurate inventory records to help facilities shortage detection
  • Maintains confidentiality of inventory records to authorized personnel
  • Develop all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments
  • Complete and issue all necessary records and reports including filing invoices and maintaining customer records in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Communicates and coordinates with customers regarding timing of physical inventories
  • Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives, Supervisors, and Warehouse Supervisors to establish cut-off dates
  • Performs duties as instructed by management

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Performs duties as instructed by management
  • At least 1 year experience in similar position
  • Computer applications experience using MS Office
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Must be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
  • Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
  • Must have no issues with heights.
  • Lift and move totes up to 50 pounds.
  • Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
  • Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including weekends holidays as needed by the customer.

The base hourly pay rate for this posting is $22.00. The base hourly pay range is a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay, while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure. The range listed is just one component of NFI's total compensation package for employees. 

Canada Equal Opportunity/Disability Statement

NFI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In compliance with Ontario and British Columbia's pay transparency laws, and in an effort to promote transparency and equal pay for equal work, NFI provides salary/wage range and other information in job postings across all Canadian provinces and territories.

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