Warehouse Receiving Specialist
 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Receiving Specialist is responsible for reviewing, entering, analyzing and controlling the accuracy of inventory transaction data to update and maintain computerized records in support of overall supply chain activities. Ensures the accuracy of deliveries against packing slips and purchase orders, prior to receiving material into an ERP system. Participates in physical inventory and cycle counting activities as needed, assists with identifying causes of discrepancies, and presents findings to the supervisor for reconciliation. Compile and analyze data and create and prepare any range of periodic and special reports for use in supply chain planning and management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Ensure the accuracy of deliveries by matching the physical material being delivered via pack slips, delivery tickets, and invoices, comparing them to the purchase orders, and receiving the material into an ERP system in a timely manner. 

• Ensure accuracy between physical inventory and computer system records by assisting with cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and providing detailed documentation of inventory adjustments that need to be made.

• Prepare and maintain detailed inventory movement reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. 

• Assist Material Handlers in the issuing of outgoing materials, unloading of deliveries, and opening of boxes to verify the material received. 

• Review outgoing material entries daily for coding accuracy, alert material handlers or supervisor of any discrepancies to resolve prior to scheduled release in the system. 

• Complete tasks such as receiving, returns, inventory transfers, inventory issuing, item request processing, record updating, and data entry.

• Communicate with the Purchasing and Accounting teams concerning discrepancies in deliveries, purchases, coding, and/or billing.

• Communicate with vendors and company personnel to confirm accuracy on off-site deliveries and inventory movement for materials stored outside of the warehouse. 

• Direct delivery drivers to proper locations for offload. 

• Month-end inventory reconciliation and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate’s degree or 2+ years of applied experience in Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, Accounting or a related field.

• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask

• Must be well organized and able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

• Strong work ethic and ability to obtain objectives accurately and on time.

• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office/Google Suite applications, ERP/MRP Software Experience preferred 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

HOURS OF WORK 

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, start and end times vary depending on organizational needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.  Walking and standing for short periods of time. Occasional bending, lifting and carrying of objects.  May work in an outdoor setting as required. 

NOTICE 

CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.

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