Entry Level Inventory Control Specialist Jobs
New grad inventory control specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on coursework in supply chain can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, with employers like WHSmith, TSMC, and Target hiring at this level now.
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The Inventory Control & Shipping Specialist I supports daily inventory, receiving and shipping operations by accurately verifying deliveries, recording transactions, storing and distributing goods, preparing outbound shipments, and assisting with physical inventories. The role helps maintain reliable inventory records, organized storage areas, and timely service to internal departments with delivery of packages throughout the resort’s areas.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide professional, courteous service to internal and external points of contact.
- Receive, verify, and distribute deliveries from vendors and shippers.
- Check quantities, weights, and quality of goods received, and report discrepancies or damage.
- Store inventory in the appropriate locations following safety and quality standards.
- Assist with inventory transfers between storage areas and departments.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of inventory and receiving areas.
- Perform cycle counts and assist with month-end, quarterly, and annual physical inventories as established and assigned.
- Enter receiving and inventory transactions accurately into computer systems.
- Support forecasting, par-level management, and inventory optimization by maintaining accurate data and reporting identified needs to the appropriate team member.
- Assist in identifying shortages, overages, and discrepancies.
- Provide customer service to internal departments.
- Unload and stage incoming packages; package, label, and prepare outbound shipments for delivery.
- Maintain company assets, including delivery vehicles, equipment, storage areas, and products, in accordance with established procedures.
- Always follow Sun Valley Resort’s driving policy when operating a company vehicle.
- Maintain storage and receiving areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Crosstrain in receiving, inventory, and shipping functions to provide operational coverage during peak or high-volume periods.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- One to three years of experience in receiving, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, or related operations is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of inventory control processes.
- Experience with inventory or purchasing systems preferred.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications for routine data entry, communication, and recordkeeping.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
- Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
- Can regularly lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds safely around the workplace.
- Ability to work in storage, receiving, and delivery environments with varying temperatures.
- Flexibility to work a varying schedule, including weekends, holidays, and early or late shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Inventory Control & Shipping Specialist I supports daily inventory, receiving and shipping operations by accurately verifying deliveries, recording transactions, storing and distributing goods, preparing outbound shipments, and assisting with physical inventories. The role helps maintain reliable inventory records, organized storage areas, and timely service to internal departments with delivery of packages throughout the resort’s areas.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide professional, courteous service to internal and external points of contact.
- Receive, verify, and distribute deliveries from vendors and shippers.
- Check quantities, weights, and quality of goods received, and report discrepancies or damage.
- Store inventory in the appropriate locations following safety and quality standards.
- Assist with inventory transfers between storage areas and departments.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of inventory and receiving areas.
- Perform cycle counts and assist with month-end, quarterly, and annual physical inventories as established and assigned.
- Enter receiving and inventory transactions accurately into computer systems.
- Support forecasting, par-level management, and inventory optimization by maintaining accurate data and reporting identified needs to the appropriate team member.
- Assist in identifying shortages, overages, and discrepancies.
- Provide customer service to internal departments.
- Unload and stage incoming packages; package, label, and prepare outbound shipments for delivery.
- Maintain company assets, including delivery vehicles, equipment, storage areas, and products, in accordance with established procedures.
- Always follow Sun Valley Resort’s driving policy when operating a company vehicle.
- Maintain storage and receiving areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Crosstrain in receiving, inventory, and shipping functions to provide operational coverage during peak or high-volume periods.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- One to three years of experience in receiving, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, or related operations is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of inventory control processes.
- Experience with inventory or purchasing systems preferred.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications for routine data entry, communication, and recordkeeping.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
- Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
- Can regularly lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds safely around the workplace.
- Ability to work in storage, receiving, and delivery environments with varying temperatures.
- Flexibility to work a varying schedule, including weekends, holidays, and early or late shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Entry Level Inventory Control Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level inventory control specialist job?
Start by highlighting any hands-on experience with stock counts, warehouse work, or supply chain coursework, since most employers at this level care more about attention to detail and reliability than years on a resume. Familiarity with inventory software like SAP or Oracle, a forklift certification if applicable, and demonstrated accuracy in data entry all give entry level candidates a concrete edge during the hiring process.
Which companies hire entry level inventory control specialists?
Companies hiring entry level inventory control specialists right now include WHSmith, TSMC, and Target, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retailers, logistics providers, and manufacturers tend to hire the most consistently at this level, often posting roles that welcome candidates straight out of school or with just one prior warehouse or operations role.
Are there remote entry level inventory control specialist jobs?
Yes, though most inventory control roles at the entry level are on-site because the work involves physical stock. About 9% of entry level inventory control specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in inventory coordination, data reconciliation, or administrative tracking roles that can be handled off-site rather than on a warehouse floor.
Are these new grad inventory control specialist jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad and junior positions that explicitly welcome recent graduates, candidates with zero to two years of experience, and applicants whose background comes from internships, part-time warehouse work, or a supply chain or logistics program. A posting that lists internships or coursework as acceptable experience is a strong signal it is new-grad friendly.
Which industries hire the most entry level inventory control specialists?
Entry Level inventory control specialist roles concentrate in Retail, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they manage high volumes of physical goods and need reliable, detail-oriented candidates to maintain accurate stock records and support day-to-day operations.