inventory clerk.

A manufacturing client of ours in Paris, KY is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to join their team.  The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining precise inventory accuracy, overseeing stock movements, leading assembly workflows, and ensuring product availability meets customer demand. This hands-on leadership role serves as a key liaison between internal teams (Production, Purchasing, Shipping) and external customers. The ideal candidate blends analytical inventory skills with exceptional customer service—managing daily customer inquiries, preparing critical shipping documentation (including Bills of Lading), and leading team members toward operational excellence. What we are looking for:

• 2–4 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or distribution
• Solid working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems, cycle counting methodologies, and warehouse operations
• Background in customer service with the ability to communicate professionally and clearly via phone, email, and formal documentation
• Proficient in creating and reviewing Bills of Lading (BOLs), freight documents, and transfer papers
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, analyze root causes, and present actionable conclusions to management

Apply today! Call Angela Thompson with questions at 502.583.1237 or via email at angela.thompson@randstadusa.com

salary: $18 - $19 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Serve as a direct point of contact for customer inquiries regarding order status, stock availability, and shipment updates via phone and email.
• Accurately create, process, and verify Bills of Lading (BOLs), pick lists, packing slips, and associated shipping paperwork for customer shipments and inter-company transfers.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts. Investigate variances, identify root causes, and execute corrective action.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates in the ERP/inventory management system to reflect accurate stock levels and transfers.
• Handle the full lifecycle of Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), working directly with customer service and customers to process returns and credits smoothly.
• Work directly with logistics contacts to schedule carriers and freight pickups for outgoing and incoming transfers.
• Retrieve work orders from system queues, confirm receipt of open orders, and organize them systematically for assembly.
• Assign work orders based on customer priority and due dates; close out completed orders in the ERP system so shipping paperwork can be generated.

Skills

Cycle Counting

Inventory Auditing

shipping and receiving (3 years of experience is required)

ERP

Order Processing (3 years of experience is required)

Bills of Lading (3 years of experience is required)

Customer Service

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.