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Inventory Control Associate - Auburn

2 days ago Auburn, WA

There's a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

What You Will Do:

  • Manage physical daily cycle counts as well as research and correct inventory related variances, while providing accurate data and reports to the Inventory Control Supervisor or Manager with the use of Eclipse and or Excel.
  • Observe, audit, record, report and correct discrepancies from all areas of operations involving inventory control.
  • Identify barriers to performance and assist manager in identifying/analyzing root cause and effect and develop action plans to resolve.
  • Work with Inventory Control team to develop "continual training" strategy for non-exempt employees within area and cross-functionally with other supervisors.
  • Ability to be trained or help with training on system enhancements. Also have the capability to make recommended improvements and or changes to the system or processes.
  • Work with the returns team on Customer or Vendors RGA's that requires the involvement of the Inventory Control group.
  • Works effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Ability to operate forklift or become certified to operate a forklift and other PIT Equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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What You Will Bring:

  • Committed to 100% accuracy and doing tasks right the first time (DIRTFT)
  • Ability to motivate, foster teamwork and provide positive reinforcement to a team/s. Ability to work as a team member with other employees, supervisors, and management.
  • Ability to effectively train, coach and provide performance feedback.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer software's including word-processing, excel, outlook, WMS (preferably Eclipse) or other relevant computer software.
  • Communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Complete Forklift Operator's/PIT Certification within the first 5 days.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Repetitive lifting and pulling of heavy objects (50+ lbs.)
  • Ability to operate PIT Equipment
  • Warehouse environment
  • Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday; however, based on business needs, evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required
  • Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance

Salary & Compensation:

  • This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
  • Pay is $19.80/hour - $24.75/hour, DOE.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." https://www.facebook.com/ncelectric https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-coast-electric https://twitter.com/ncelec https://www.youtube.com/northcoastelectric

Learn more at https://www.northcoast.com/about

North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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Client-provided location(s): Auburn, WA
Job ID: Sonepar_USA-1273309101
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-04T20:21:52

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Office Life and Perks

      • Vacation and Time Off

        • Paid Vacation
        • Paid Holidays
        • Personal/Sick Days
      • Financial and Retirement

        • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Professional Development

        • Leadership Training Program
        • Tuition Reimbursement
        • Access to Online Courses
      • Diversity and Inclusion