Department: Warehouse / Operations
Reports To: Warehouse Manager or Inventory Control Supervisor
Location: North Houston
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels of hydraulic hoses, fittings, adapters, couplings, and other related components within the warehouse. This position supports daily warehouse operations by tracking inventory transactions, performing cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring materials are properly identified, stored, and available to support customer orders and production requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working in a warehouse environment, and able to use inventory management systems to maintain accurate stock records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of hydraulic hoses, fittings, couplings, adapters, and other warehouse materials.

• Perform daily cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and inventory audits to verify quantities and system accuracy.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify potential causes, and communicate findings to warehouse management.

• Record inventory receipts, transfers, adjustments, picks, and other material movements in the warehouse management system (WMS) or ERP system.

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, product descriptions, part numbers, and quantities.

• Ensure products are properly labeled, identified, organized, and stored in designated warehouse locations.

• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions and report damaged, missing, obsolete, or excess inventory.

• Monitor stock levels and notify management of shortages or replenishment needs to prevent production delays and order fulfillment issues.

• Assist warehouse personnel with picking, packing, staging, and replenishing materials as needed.

• Verify that the correct hose types, sizes, lengths, fittings, and part numbers are selected for customer orders or production requirements.

• Support inventory traceability by maintaining accurate product identification, lot numbers, and other applicable records.

• Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with company procedures and 5S/6S standards.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures when handling materials and operating warehouse equipment.

• Collaborate with purchasing, production, shipping, and receiving teams to resolve inventory issues and improve material availability.

• Perform other warehouse and inventory-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, or material handling preferred.

• Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, and spreadsheet applications.

• Experience using an ERP system, warehouse management system (WMS), or inventory tracking software preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate inventory records.

• Basic mathematical skills, including counting, measuring, and verifying quantities.

• Ability to read product labels, part numbers, purchase orders, and inventory documentation.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Forklift experience or certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.

• Ability to regularly lift and move warehouse materials, with lifting requirements based on company policy and applicable safety guidelines.

• Ability to bend, reach, and handle inventory in various warehouse storage locations.

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and moving equipment.

• Ability to safely operate or work around material-handling equipment, as applicable.