The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring all paperwork and procedures support this goal. This role verifies incoming and outgoing orders, accounts for defective or damaged products, and ensures appropriate corrective actions are taken. The position upholds product safety, quality, and legality standards.
- Maintain and update inventory records.
- Create and execute efficient inventory management procedures.
- Perform daily activities to support effective inventory control.
- Reconcile inventories to book records and make necessary adjustments.
- Coordinate annual physical inventory procedures.
- Implement a loss prevention program in collaboration with the Assistant Operations Manager and Corporate Loss Prevention Team.
- Recommend improvements to inventory management programs.
- Plan and implement a recoup program for damaged or defective products (dumping, salvaging, or returning to stock).
- Maintain records for recouped products and return saleable items to inventory.
- Supervise inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reporting.
- Conduct product searches within the system and adjust records for discrepancies.
- Develop and implement procedures to audit returns and relocate returned products appropriately.
- Process documentation for prompt credit transactions when necessary.
- Take appropriate action on unsaleable products.
- Perform weekly cycle counts and update system records accordingly.
- Develop and maintain inventory security protocols; restrict access to authorized personnel only.
- Generate reports and documentation to support accurate inventory counts, audits, and adjustments.
- File invoices and maintain customer records accurately and promptly.
- Communicate with customers regarding physical inventory timing.
- Coordinate with Customer Service Representatives, Supervisors, and Warehouse Supervisors to establish cut-off dates.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum one (1) year of warehouse experience involving standard warehouse practices.
- Knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing terminology.
- Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with personal computers and related applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service oriented and strong team player.
If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, Functional French (written and spoken) is required.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, write and interpret information.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
- Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
- Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
At FedEx, our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer-one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. We foster respectful, safe, and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions.
Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
The incumbent is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in a PC Windows environment, successfully complete all recurrence training, maintain annual accreditations where applicable, and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, functional French (written and spoken) is required.
In the recruitment and selection process to fill this vacancy, Artificial Intelligence may be used.
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