Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist

Department: Purchasing

• Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Description

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate and efficient inventory levels across all distribution centers. This role owns key inventory control processes and continuously seeks opportunities to improve accuracy, reduce waste, and streamline operations. Core responsibilities include overseeing returns, managing excess and dead stock, coordinating inventory transfers, and reviewing demand forecasts.

This position is critical in improving visibility, supporting proactive purchasing decisions, and ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and consistent collaboration with sales, warehouse, and purchasing teams.

Requirements For Success As Part Of Our Elite Client Services Team:

 ● Maintain the quarterly schedule for inventory activities, including dead stock, returns, and excess reviews.
 ● Produce and share inventory reports to support liquidation, transfer, and purchasing decisions.
 ● Manage supplier returns, including RMAs, shipment tracking, and credit confirmations.
 ● Improve and document return processes for greater efficiency and visibility.
 ● Review excess inventory and partner with Inventory Planners on transfer needs.
 ● Validate and manage placeholder and on-hold orders to ensure proper allocation.
 ● Support new product buy-ins by coordinating stocking agreements and initial setup.
 ● Lead quarterly non-stock ABC classification updates.
 ● Develop and maintain guidelines for returns, stock requests, and placeholder orders.
 ● Coordinate scheduled and ad hoc inventory transfers with warehouse and purchasing teams.
 ● Maintain accurate records to support audit readiness and SOP compliance.
 ● Perform other duties and support special projects as needed. 

Ideal Candidate Qualities Include:

● Minimum 3 years experience in inventory control, purchasing, or a related supply chain role.
● Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
● Strong attention to detail.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.

Why It'S Great To Build Your Career With Us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements
• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.

Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization!

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.

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