Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of inventory management processes within an organization. This role involves tracking and reconciling inventory, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring that inventory is handled appropriately. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inventory Management and Stock Replenishment

Track and maintain accurate inventory levels.
Perform regular cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
Monitor stock movement, ensuring that items are received, stored, and distributed according to company policies.
Conduct regular audits and spot checks to ensure inventory records match physical stock.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
Report inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to management.

Data Entry and Documentation

Enter and update inventory data into inventory management systems.
Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, including product receipts, transfers, and shipments.
Prepare inventory reports, tracking product quantities, and stock levels.

Quality Control and Compliance

Ensure proper handling and storage of inventory, preventing damage, theft, or loss.
Inspect products for quality and condition upon receipt, documenting any issues.
Follow all safety protocols and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for storage and handling of inventory.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures related to inventory control.

General

Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in inventory management (e.g., Certified in Production and Inventory Management - CPIM).
Familiarity with barcode scanning and RFID technology.
Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems (WMS).

Key Competencies

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to identify and solve inventory discrepancies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), particularly with spreadsheets.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.