Distribution Merchandise Control Specialist I

Description

Johnny Janosik is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to fill a Distribution Merchandise Control Specialist I position. Successful candidates will be reliable team players with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic! This position is primarily responsible for product movement, properly identifying and tagging all furniture, both efficiently and accurately. This position is company-wide and will encompass not only the Laurel, DE locations, but all showrooms in our other DE locations.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for properly researching and tagging open and unopened product for the purpose of maintaining merchandise accuracy while correcting all variances.
• Report quality variances of patterns of error directly to warehouse management.
• Check emails in a timely manner and promptly respond to any requests such as verifying returned product, removing serial numbers from invoices, and rectifying mistagged      or missing products on the showroom floors, etc.
• Properly use the handheld scanner and computer system to process all merchandise. 
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe and clean condition. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Conduct duties in a manner that promotes safety.  
• Comply with OSHA and MSDA standards.
• Assist managers during truck check-in at the Return Lane location for the purposes of accuracy in both our tracking system and customers' accounts.
• Communicate with all levels of employees from Customer Care, Management, Floor Crew, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, CPU, etc. for the purpose of addressing      various levels of merchandise accountability.
• Responsible for running daily, weekly, and monthly reports to reconcile and identify any and all variances.
• Responsible for  participating in the necessary cycle counting of all products in both the showrooms and warehouses.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

•  High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workflow on a daily basis to accomplish required  tasks.
• Communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking in the English language.
• Strong Computer and Mathematical  Skills. 
• Customer Focus, Dependability, Teamwork, Coordination, Organization, Time Management,  Reporting Skills, Merchandise Management, Documentation Skills, Equipment  Maintenance.
• Must be able to use hand tools effectively.
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 40 feet. 
• Must be able to pass a Lift Operator course.
• Ability to lift heavy furniture up to 500 lbs. safely and with assistance while moving merchandise in various positions without causing damage to merchandise or property.
• Must be able to  stand and/or walk for long periods of time and maneuver effectively around  warehouse and warehouse property.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, reach, and/or twist frequently.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment which is subject to temperature changes not easily regulated by heating or air conditioning.