Work Location Type: Onsite
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
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Position Summary:
The DC Inventory Control Specialist performs tasks associated with inventory management, customer service and TU (Transportation Unit) / ER (Expected Receipt) building. Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment, and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes with a Grainger Distribution Center. This role is intended to build upon skills learned in other roles within the ICQA department.
Job Responsibilities (You Will):
- Perform all Logistics functions, such as slotting and maintenance, on a daily basis to ensure optimal inventory management and space control in both bulk and bin areas. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- New Item Inspection
- Exceptions
- Replenishment Max Quantity and Multi Location maintenance
- PO (Purchase Order) cut report & TU data
- Perform all TU/ER building for inbound trailers with a high level of efficiency and accuracy, including but not limited to:
- Daily yard and trailer priority reporting.
- Closing out trailers and tracking detentions.
- Meet or exceed daily productivity, quality and safety goals.
- Willing and able to fill in for other positions both inside and outside of ICQA including Inbound Check in and put away and Outbound picking and packing depending on shift coverage needs.
- Follow lock out and tag out procedures for powered industrial equipment.
- Work collaboratively and assist other teams to meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements.
Education/Experience (You Have):
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in related field
- SAP and EWM/MOVE experience preferred (or like systems)
- Experience with industrial machines, like order picker, forklift, pallet jack, etc. and must be comfortable working at heights
- Must display a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and good math skills passion for improving quality; Strong analytical skills are a must
- Problem solving and LEAN thinking skills to allow for continuous improvement to the inventory maintenance needs of the DC
- Advanced Excel and access skills required. Experience in building reporting and managing databases is a plus.
- Must be able to tolerate heat, cold, noise, and dust in a warehouse environment and work around moving equipment
- Ability to work in a position requiring continuous standing and walking, repetitive and continuous lifting up to 50lbs, occasional assisted lifting over 50lbs.
Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
- Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
- Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
- Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
- Employee discounts, team member perks and more!
DEI Statement
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.
Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role or to a director+ position.