• Inventory Control Associate 1st Shift

    Carhartt, Inc. (Hanson, KY)


    Position:

    •​Inventory Control Associate​

    Reports To:

    •​Inventory Control Supervisor​

    Department:

    •​Inventory Control​

    •​On-Site​

    Status:

    •​Non-Exempt​

    Job Band:

    •​Business Support​

    Approval Date:

    ​​8/1/2022​

    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.​

     

    Carhartt offers a competitive salary and benefits. For more details, please refer to the benefits section on our website at Carhartt Benefits.

     

    Carhartt is committed to equal opportunity for all. Carhartt associates are hired, promoted, and rewarded on basis of skill, performance, and dedication and not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable laws.

     

    Please Note:  1.  All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values.  2.  Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.