About the role

Compensation: $26-$30/hr. Individual compensation is determined using several factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic considerations (if applicable), and internal equity.

Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory, while optimizing inventory to meet working capital targets across assigned warehouses. This position works both in the system and on the warehouse floor, investigating discrepancies, resolving issues, and supporting continuous improvement in inventory processes. The role plays a key part in maintaining alignment between physical inventory and system records while partnering closely with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

Support the daily cycle count process, including count sheet preparation, recounts, and adjustments
Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis
Maintain accurate system records to support inventory integrity

Participate in physical inventory

Support proper organization of inventory by performing bin audits, inventory analysis, and labeling verification
Provide guidance and support to Operations to reinforce inventory processes and best practices
Run MRP, review recommendations, and make any necessary adjustments to balance service levels with working capital targets prior to sending to Purchasing to order

Process inventory transactions in the ERP system, including:

Inventory adjustments

Bin transfers and adjustments

Inter-warehouse inventory transfers

Set up new part numbers for inventoried items and update item descriptions, min/max levels, and lead times
Maintain routings (BOMs) and related inventory data
Run and review inventory reports (cycle count variances, stock-outs, discrepancies, staging/ship bins)
Identify trends or issues affecting inventory accuracy
Track and report on excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory and coordinate disposition activities
Partner with Procurement on inventory parameters (lead times, MRP inputs)
Process customer returns for stocked items
Assist with vendor returns and non-conforming material
Maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees to foster a collaborative and productive work environment

Project a favorable image of the company to promote, foster, and enhance public recognition of the company and its products and services. Includes professional appearance/attire suitable for this position

Adheres to all company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures as outlined in the VSP Health & Safety Manual. Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace in alignment with VSP standards

Experience / Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field (Preferred)
Three or more years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related role
Hands-on experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation
Experience working with ERP systems and inventory transactions
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

VSP Technologies provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, political affiliation or veteran status. For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting Human Resources at 804-668-1026.

Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on site.
Occasional travel between company locations may be required.

Inventory Control Specialist

About the role