Inventory Control Administrator

Overview

Manages inventory ordering, tracking, vendor relations, and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• inventory tracking
• forklift operation
• system upgrades
• auto replenishment
• spot audits
• vendor negotiation

Tasks

-Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made. -Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager. -Operates forklift truck when necessary. -Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items. -Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles. -Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors. -Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager. -Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery. -Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy. -Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory. -Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits. -Negotiate vendor contracts in order to maximize profit

Requirements

• inventory systems
• forklift cert
• high school
• keyboarding
• vendor relations
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors. -Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -Basic understanding of inventory control procedures. -Ability to perform basic math calculations. -High school diploma or equivalent required. -Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors. -Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. -Experience with computerized inventory systems required. -Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low. -Proficient keyboarding skills. -Forklift operator certification preferred. -Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.

People Also Searched For

Benefits

-401K with employer match -Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees -Medical, dental, vision -Training and Career Development -Company vehicle (if job applicable) -Excellent pay -Paid vacation and company holidays -Company paid life insurance -Company paid short-term disability

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

-Its business model blends full‑service fire protection—extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression, alarms, special‑hazards systems—with integrated security and monitoring. -Typical projects range from installing sprinkler systems in commercial high‑rises, retrofitting suppression systems in food‑service kitchens, to deploying fire alarms and security in petrochemical plants and airports. -Specialist sectors include healthcare, hospitality, aviation, government, petrochemical, utilities, food services, and residential markets. -Unusually, the company preserves the legacy brands and teams it acquires—continuing local identities while leveraging national scale. -Strategic acquisitions often span from niche sprinkler firms to alarm & suppression experts, enabling rapid entry into new states and service areas.

Sector Specialisms