Inventory Control Clerk - FedEx Corporation

EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS

Weekend Shift Saturday-Tuesday 5:00a-3:00p

$19.75 + $1.00 shift differential 

General Summary….

The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate records of inventory.  The Inventory Control Clerk handles all paperwork and procedures necessary to meet this goal.  They verify all orders received and shipped and ensure that the orders are properly accounted for in the company’s records.  The Inventory Control Clerk accounts for all defective or damaged products and follows with appropriate corrective action.

This position will be responsible for…..

• Maintain and update inventory records.  Create efficient and accurate inventory management procedures.  Perform all daily activities necessary to maintain effective inventory management procedures.  Reconcile inventories to book records and make adjustments when necessary.  Coordinate the annual physical inventory procedures.  In conjunction with the Assistant Operations Manager, implement a loss prevention program approved by Corporate Loss Prevention Team.  Make recommendations to the Assistant Operations Manager on programs to improve the management of inventory.
• Plan and implement a recoup program to ensure all damaged/defective product(s) is accounted for and properly handled by dumping, salvaging, or returning to stock.  Maintain records to accurately track-recouped product and return saleable product to stock.  Supervise the inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reports.
• Conduct as necessary, any search to locate products within the system. Adjust records when there are discrepancies between actual product and records.  Take steps to correct and prevent discrepancies.
• Develop a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location.  When necessary, process proper documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction.  Take appropriate action on product that is not in saleable condition.
• Perform weekly cycle counts and make system adjustments as necessary.
• Develop a program to maintain tight security over the inventory.  Assure that only authorized personnel have access to inventory records.  Maintain accurate inventory records to help facilitate shortage detection.
• Develop all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts, and adjustments. Complete and issue all necessary records and reports including filing invoices and maintaining customer records in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Communicate with customers regarding timing of physical inventories.  Work with Customer Service Representatives, Supervisors, and Warehouse Supervisors to establish cut-off dates.