Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist

About the Company 

For over 60 years, Branding Iron Holdings (BIH) has been producing high-quality beef and pork products while delivering customized solutions to the food service and retail trade industries. With an eye to the future, BIH has focused on building internal talent and leveraging unique product lines and national distribution to drive continued growth. Guided by its core values of Respect, Integrity, and Stewardship, BIH fosters a servant-leadership culture that builds meaningful, long-term relationships with employees and customers. 

Position Summary 

The Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods across production and warehouse storage operations. This position performs routine and spot cycle counts, investigates inventory discrepancies, audits inventory transactions, and supports inventory control processes that help ensure uninterrupted production and customer service. The role works closely with Warehouse Operations, Production, Customer Service, Accounting, Purchasing, and Quality. 

Responsibilities 

•   Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods. 
•   Perform routine scheduled cycle counts and spot cycle counts throughout warehouse operations. 
•   Investigate, reconcile, and document inventory discrepancies. 
•   Research root causes of inventory variances and recommend corrective actions. 
•   Audit inventory transactions related to receiving, production, transfers, adjustments, and shipping. 
•   Conduct location audits and inventory accuracy reviews. 
•   Support physical inventories and internal or external audits. 
•   Partner with Warehouse, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Accounting to resolve inventory issues. 
•   Work with Customer Service and Accounting to research and resolve inventory discrepancies reported by customers and vendors. 
•   Investigate shortages, overages, damages, returns, and inventory-related billing discrepancies. 
•   Prepare inventory reports and communicate findings to management. 
•   Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency. 

Minimum Qualifications 

•   High school diploma or equivalent. 
•   Experience in inventory control within a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment. 
•   Demonstrated experience using ERP systems. 
•   Experience performing routine and spot cycle counts. 
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. 
•   Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
•   Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
•   Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. 
•   Valid driver's license. 

Work Schedule 

•   Primarily first shift, Monday through Friday. 
•   Weekend, holiday, and extended-hour work may be required based on business needs, inventory projects, physical inventories, or operational requirements. 

Physical Requirements 

•   Ability to walk throughout warehouse facilities for extended periods. 
•   Ability to climb stairs and access warehouse storage locations. 
•   Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. 
•   Ability to work in warehouse environments with varying temperatures. 

Benefits Overview 

Competitive base pay ($22-25/hour) is one component of a comprehensive compensation package. BIH offers a full benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; and paid time off. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity, when determining the pay offered. 

Branding Iron Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws