Inventory Control Specialist - Fremont, IN

INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST · Reports To: Corporate Warehouse Manager · The Inventory Control Specialist requires an individual who can pay very close attention to detail in order to effectively manage, and maintain the inventory. The individual will order supplies, conduct inve ...

Job description

INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

Reports To: Corporate Warehouse Manager

The Inventory Control Specialist requires an individual who can pay very close attention to detail in order to effectively manage, and maintain the inventory. The individual will order supplies, conduct inventory and keep accurate records of all property assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for increasing and maintaining company profitability by maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Develops and implements procedures for ensuring that adequate inventory levels are present.
• Comes up with ways to dispose of or sell obsolete items in the inventory.
• Works with other teams including Sales, Shipping and Receiving and others as necessary.
• Ensures that inventory counts are completed regularly and in a timely manner.
• Conducts audits and reports to Management as needed.
• Trains other employees in cycle counting and inventory control.
• Files claims with manufacturers or seller when defective goods are received.
• Instructs others on how and where to return defective goods.
• Keeps work area tidy, clean, and organized.

Requirements

Competencies

•  Adaptability – Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems immediately.
• Flexibility - Agility in adapting to change.
• Planning/Organizing - Utilizing logical, systematic, and orderly procedures to meet objectives.
• Analytical Problem Solving - Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems.
• Written Communication - Writing clearly, succinctly,y and understandably.
• Teamwork - Working effectively and productively with others. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Effectively communicating, building rapport, and relating well to all kinds of people.
• Creativity/Innovation -Adapting traditional or devising new approaches, concepts, methods, models, designs, processes, technologies, and/or systems. 
• Self-Management (Time and Priorities) - Demonstrating self-control and an ability to manage time and priorities.

 Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The listed requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  One to two years' experience in wholesale/warehouse distribution.
• Knowledge of Parts preferred.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate standard departmental equipment.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Other duties as required

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know basic computer skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The position requires the ability to operate motor vehicles and a safe driving record. 

Physical Demands

 The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment (or operate a PC)
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to work in climate controlled warehouse or extremely hot or cold environments. Heavy lifting may be required.

 This position has an immediate start date and will allow proper notice to the current employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.

Position Benefits and Compensation Package

This is a full-time position. It includes Health Insurance, a 401 (k) Retirement Program, Vacation, an Employee Assistance Program, a Clean, Smoke- and Drug-Free Environment, and Other Benefits.

About Palmer Trucks

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than 32 million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, there is a paramount need to keep the industry moving – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

We remain committed to building authentic, valuable connections by meeting the industry's unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you. 

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude to do business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year after year and have kept us on the Road Since 1965.

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.

Revised: August 2025