Reliance

Diversified conglomerate with hydrocarbons, retail, telecom

Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control & Cycle CountingPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeWallingford, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High School diploma or Technical School Degree with appropriate associated skills.
Knowledge of industrial warehouse techniques and personnel management.
Knowledge of steel product types, handling procedures, and inventory management best practices.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing or sitting, walking, handling materials, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, communicating, pushing or pulling, seeing, reaching, and repetitive motion.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

Track and manage steel product inventory daily, maintaining stock levels to meet customer demand while avoiding excess stock or shortages.
Perform regular cycle counts and audits of steel products.
Perform stock checks in response to discrepancies such as overrides, missing items, or resurrected tags; assist in locating missing inventory and resolving stock issues.
Verify overrides and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are in place.
Tag inbound steel material upon receipt and maintain accurate tracking and records.
Administer the Return Material Authorization return process, including inspecting, verifying, and documenting returned steel products; retag completed returns and update inventory records.
Perform timely and accurate inventory adjustments for discrepancies, returns, and other factors in the inventory management system.
Inspect Mill Claim material for quality standards and resolve discrepancies or defects.
Inspect mishandled material, report incorrectly processed materials, and assist with corrective actions.
Place and remove quality-control holds on affected material.
Oversee receiving truck, rail, and barge shipments of steel products, ensuring proper documentation, tagging, painting, and storage procedures are followed.
Verify inbound steel material by checking sizes, counts, and specifications against purchase orders, packing lists, and shipments.
Correct mis-cut material in the Eniteo system to prevent inventory errors.
Use inventory management systems to manage steel inventory, generate reports, and track product movements.
Stay current on system enhancements and inventory management best practices.
Ensure steel products are properly stored and safely handled, considering their weight, size, and specific storage conditions.

Job Summary

*Hiring for a 3^rd shift position of this role*

The Inventory Control role will be responsible for supporting and optimizing the inventory of steel products across our warehouse or distribution facility. This hands-on position requires a deep understanding of steel product types, handling procedures, and inventory management best practices. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong attention to details, and have experience handling inventory in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Hourly pay range $20.50-$22.00

Benefits include- medical, dental, vision, 401k, EAP access, quarterly incentive

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Pushing or Pulling, See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Function

Inventory Management:

Track and manage steel products inventory daily, ensuring stock levels meet customer demand while avoiding excess stock or shortages. Perform regular cycle counts and audits of steel products.

Stock Discrepancy Management:

Perform stock checks in response to discrepancies such as over-rides, can’t finds, resurrected tags, etc.
Assist in the Can’t Find process to locate missing inventory or resolve stock issues.
Verify over-rides and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are in place.

Tagging & Documentation:

Tag inbound steel material upon receipt, ensuring accurate tracking and recordkeeping.
Administer the RMA (Return Material Authorization) return process, including inspecting, verifying, and documenting returned steel products.
Re-tag completed RMA’s and updated inventory record accordingly.

Inventory Adjustments

Perform inventory adjustments to reflect changes due to discrepancies, returns, or other factors. Ensure timely and accurate adjustments in the inventory management system.

Quality Control & Inspection:

Inspect Mill Claim material to ensure it meets quality standards and resolve discrepancies or defects.
Conduct Mis-Handled material inspections to identify and report incorrectly processed materials and assist in corrective actions.
Placing and removing quality control holds on affected material.

Receiving & Tagging:

Oversee the receiving process for truck/rail/barge shipments of steel products, ensuring proper documentation, tagging, painting and storage procedures are followed.

Discrepancy Verification:

Perform verification of inbound steel material, including checking sizes, counts, and specifications against purchase orders, packing lists, and shipments.

Material Corrections:

Correct mis-cut material in the Eniteo system, ensuring proper adjustments to prevent inventory errors.

Technology & Systems:

Utilize inventory management systems to manage steel product inventory, generate reports, and track product movements.
Stay current on system enhancements and inventory management best practices.

Steel-Specific Knowledge:

Ensure proper storage and safe handling of steel products, considering weight, size, and specific storage conditions.

Required Skills

High School diploma or Technical School Degree with appropriate associated skills.
Knowledge of industrial warehouse techniques and personnel management.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $20.50/Hr. - USD $22.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN

About the Company

Reliance

Diversified conglomerate with hydrocarbons, retail, telecom

Reliance Industries Limited is a multinational conglomerate with operations in energy and chemicals, retail, and telecommunications. It works through vertical integration—from hydrocarbon exploration and refining to petrochemicals, distribution, retail, and Jio's telecom network. It differentiates itself through large-scale, end-to-end assets like one of the world’s largest refineries and a broad cross-sector value chain that drives economies of scale. Its goal is to build and operate world-class assets at massive scale to dominate markets and sustain long-term growth.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
Founded: 1939

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