
Inventory Control Specialist – GFS
TD SYNNEX
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Alabama, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Execute scheduled and ad-hoc cycle counts, pick-path verifications, “bad-box” investigations, and bin audits to ensure real-time data reliability.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, bin-location variances, and lost/found bin issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Research, reconcile, and process exception orders, receipts, and returns in the WMS, databases, and reporting tools.
- Maintain pick-exception logs and report on order-fulfillment performance.
- Collect and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs)—including inventory shrink, picking accuracy, and cycle-count variance.
- Develop actionable reports and dashboards to highlight trends, drive process improvements, and mitigate risk.
- Mentor new and existing team members on WMS best practices, inventory controls, and safety procedures.
- Partner with Operations, Quality Assurance, IT, and Supply Chain teams to investigate complex issues and implement scalable solutions.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, system enhancements, and cost reduction.
- Lead or support Kaizen events, Lean initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, attendance standards, and quality benchmarks.
- Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a transaction-intensive warehouse or distribution center environment, using WMS/inventory-management systems.
- Proficient operating material-handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners) and common office tools (Excel, Word, databases).
- Strong analytical mindset: able to sort numerical data, recognize trends, and recommend corrective actions.
- Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills; comfortable training peers and guiding process improvements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to escalate issues and collaborate at all organizational levels.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity.
- Able to lift and transport up to 50 lbs., stand or remain stationary for extended periods, and adapt to changing workloads.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPIM, Six Sigma) preferred.
Benefits
- Career Growth: Structured development plans, tuition reimbursement, and clear pathways to supervisory and management roles.
- Culture & Inclusion: Employee resource groups, mentorship programs, and a commitment to diversity.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) match, paid time off, and wellness initiatives.
- Innovative Environment: Work with industry-leading technologies and collaborative teams that value your ideas.
- Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
WMSinventory management systemsdata analysisroot-cause analysisKPI analysisprocess optimizationLean initiativesKaizen eventsmaterial-handling equipmentnumerical data sorting
Soft skills
analytical mindsetleadershipcoachingcommunicationdetail-orientedcollaborationproblem-solvingmentoringadaptabilitycommitment to accuracy
Certifications
high school diplomaassociate's degreeCPIMSix Sigma