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Inventory Control Specialist

Date: Sep 29, 2025

Company: Dorman Products

Job Summary

The Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring optimal stock levels, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing stock discrepancies, supporting timely order fulfillment, and ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Primary Duties

+ Perform regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits

+ Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances

+ Verify inventory quantities and locations

+ Update inventory records in inventory management system

+ Use of RF handheld device

+ Operate motorized industrial equipment

+ Collaborate with purchasing, receiving and production teams to ensure inventory accuracy

+ Monitor Inventory for obsolescence or damage product

+ Assist in handling of returns or quarantined inventory

+ Assist with receiving, stocking, labeling, and organizing materials and products

+ Support order picking and packing processes when required to ensure timely order fulfillment

+ Inventory layout optimization for efficient storage and retrieval of inventory

+ Track inventory movements, adjustments, and transfers between locations

+ Operate and update inventory control systems, spreadsheets, and databases.

+ Provide feedback and inventory insights to internal teams to improve forecasting and replenishment planning.

+ Follow all safety protocols and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

+ Participate in warehouse audits, process improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings

+ Ensure inventory storage areas are clearly labeled, accessible, and safe

+ Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to inventory control

+ Operate within standard operating procedures

+ Maintain neat, clean and well-organized work area

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

+ Excellent math, counting, and analytical skills.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Ability to identify and resolve inventory-related problems independently

+ Proven track record of accuracy, safety, and reliability

+ Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team setting

+ Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

+ Experience using inventory systems (e.g., SAP preferred) and handheld RF devices

+ Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred but not required

+ Good performance, accuracy, and safety records – no active warnings in file

+ Good Attendance

+ Ability to lift, pack and stack up to 50 pounds in proper manner

+ Self-motivated & detail oriented

+ Adhere to all safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines

+ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

+ Ability to pass the motorized industrial equipment test and obtain license/certification

+ Ability to adapt, accepts, and promotes changes while encouraging a team environment to achieve business goals

Physical Requirement:

+ Ability to lift, carry, pack, and stack up to 50 lbs. in a safe and proper manner

+ Capability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and twist for extended periods

+ Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and devices as needed

Working Conditions:

+ While performing the duties of this Job, the contributor is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The contributor is frequently required to reach, push, pull and lift with hands and arms.

+ Warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures (may be hot/cold depending on season)

+ Exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and dust

+ Required to wear safety equipment and follow all company safety guidelines

Education / Experience

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).