Overview
Inventory Controller Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK at MILL CREEK LUMBER & SUPPLY CO
- Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
- Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
- Places special orders and ensures pricing is accurate.
- Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods.
- Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
- Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies.
- Partners with marketing, pricing, and accounts payable departments to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action with vendor to resolve.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
- Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
- Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
- Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
- 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 guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.
- Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
- Operates forklift when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
- Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
- Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
- Proficient keyboarding skills.
- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three (3) years of experience with computerized inventory systems required.
- Forklift operator certification preferred but not required.
Title: Inventory Controller
Company: MILL CREEK LUMBER & SUPPLY CO
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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