Inventory Clerk II

Location: Oceanside
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Expert Staffing West is seeking an Inventory Clerk II for a facility in Oceanside Ca. INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK II Pay: $21.50 - $24.00 Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm Interview: 2 rounds of interviews Experience Required: High School Diploma 2 years of experience in Inventory Control 2 years manufacturing experience Must Haves: Excel (sums & percentages) Problem-Solving - troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and process variances. Job Summary The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for assisting in the inventory control operations. The Inventory Control Specialists will maintain the organization’s inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements. Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive) ? Employs standards, metrics, and procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency. ? Ensure inventory is accurate in the areas of RTE, Raw, and Finished Goods by performing daily cycle counts and corrections. ? Perform quarterly inventory audits and assist with the Year-End Inventory Audit. ? Facilitate communication involving any inventory discrepancies or other concerns with the appropriate team members. ? Foster effective working relationships with production, material handlers, planning & design, purchasing, warehouse management, accounting, and quality assurance ? Investigate inventory discrepancies and make corrections as needed ? Assist with analysis of inventory-related transactions such as (but not limited to) process order yields, delivery notes, material usage, Bill of Material quantities, and Weeks of Supply ? Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and prioritize initiatives to optimize inventory capabilities and develop best inventory management practices. ? Conduct cycle counts as needed. ? Investigate all and any high variances in Work orders and cycle counts. ? Help maintain all inventory accuracy on the floor and 1322. ? Responsible for monitoring and analyzing inventory levels, identifying trends, and making recommendations to optimize inventory management ? Inventory Management, Forecasting, Analysis, Reconciling, Accuracy, Inventory Control, and Cycle Counting Performance Indicators ? Successfully maintains inventory control accuracy at or above 98%. ? Successfully completes cycle counts and reconciliations within designated timeframes ? Successfully investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies within 24 hours Abilities ? Knowledge of Inventory Control Methods: FIFO, LIFO and cycle counting processes. ? Knowledge of Audit and Reconciliation Procedures: Quarterly and year-end audit processes. ? Knowledge of Materials and Production Processes: Familiarity with raw materials, RTE (Ready to Eat), finished goods, and manufacturing workflows. ? Bill of Materials (BOM): Knowledge of how BOM affects inventory. ? Knowledge of Regulatory and Quality Standards: Familiarity with compliance, safety, and quality assurance protocols. ? Attention to Detail: Accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and identifying variances. ? Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams (production, accounting, QA, etc.). ? Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and process variances. ? Time Management: Prioritizing tasks like cycle counts, audits, and reporting deadlines. ? Ability to Conduct Physical Counts: Execute cycle counts and reconcile physical vs. system inventory. ? Work Cross-Functionally: Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and improve processes. ? Adapt to Changing Priorities: Flexibility to handle urgent inventory issues or shifts in production needs. ? Maintain Accurate Records: Ensure that all inventory transactions are documented and traceable. Computer & Numeracy: ? Ability to read and write in the English language ? Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and unit of measure conversions. ? Proficient in using ERP system ? Proficient in using MS Office applications: Word and Excel ? Proficient in using the Google Suite Typical Physical Activity ? Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers. ? Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing, and walking. ? Frequently involves standing and walking. ? Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling, and/or climbing or balancing. ? Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. ? Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. ? Involves moderate physical activity, performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature. ? Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

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