Inventory Control Specialist

Position Overview

In 1952, Columbus Equipment Company was founded by Bill Early, a true innovator in the heavy equipment industry. Recognized today as Ohio's Dependable Dealer, the company's commitment to its employees and its reputation for product support excellence extend across Ohio and the Midwest region.

Remaining a family owned business, Columbus Equipment has expanded into ten locations and continues its commitment to delivering the best equipment, product support, customer service, and overall experience. At Columbus Equipment Company, our customers are our first priority, and we are looking for team members to build partnerships that foster success.

Key Responsibilities

• Find buyers for unwanted and surplus inventory.
• Placing vendor stock orders.
• Evaluate and inspect parts ordered for stock and look for alternate sources to purchase these parts while maintaining the same quality.
• Gather specific machine information to enter into our computer system such as Teeth, cutting edges, and filters so that this information is readily available to CSR’s and PSR’s.
• Conduct new machine reviews including recommended inventory at the branch level based on machine population.
• Stock back-order expediting.
• Find alternative shipping for stock deliveries to save on freight charges.
• Evaluate overages and shortages during cycle counts, determine causes, and report results back to the General Parts Manager.
• Identify inventory duplicates between manufacturers.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Assist the product support department with various clerical functions as needed.
• Process vendor credits to reconcile the open A/R.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years prior experience with office administrative duties.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must project a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
• Strong history of superior human relations skills, dealing sensitively and effectively with others.
• Proficient computer and software skills, with an understanding of current technology.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word, and Monarch.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Vacation and PTO
• STD, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Tailored Training
• Succession Pathway