$19-$27 an hour

Founded in 2010, The Ground Up (TGU) is Houston s fastest growing landscape supply company. We manufacture mulches & soils and carry a large selection of base, gravels, and sand products. TGU also operates three re-wholesale nurseries in the Houston Metro Area.

Job Summary:

Inventory Control Specialist supports TGU management by maintaining current knowledge of site inventory and needs. We need someone to start as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review procurement of goods against approved purchase orders
• Record production
• Create and monitor new items created
• Manage inventory counts; cyclical and periodic
• Maintain open communication with vendors and internal staff
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in inventory control
• Must have experience with build of materials (BOM)
• Must be excellent with MS Excel, Outlook and Word
• MS Office Applications
• Ability to analyze trends and forecast site needs
• Past experience supporting multiple departments
• Ability to work well with coworkers in a fast-paced environment
• Must have basic mathematical skills, a strong eye for detail and good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work and a valid State issued driver's license
• Other duties as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
• Wholesale experience in a garden center, nursery, or farming
• NetSuite experience a plus

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time or until the end of the assigned shift
• Must be able to safely and properly lift 10 lbs., as needed throughout the assigned shift with or without assistance
• Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, crouch, balance, and push/pull
• Must be able to use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating
• Specific vision abilities required include color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions during inventory
• Must be able to work with some exposure to dust and dirt

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K

The Ground Up - is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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