Inventory Coordinator 1st shift - Sanford, NC

Job Description:

Inventory Coordinator 1st shift – Sanford, NC

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Coordinator to join our Sanford, NC team. You will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting, inventory verification, and storage bin audit activities. This position works closely with warehouse operations and shipping management team to perform routine inventory checks and support continuous improvement efforts to ensure accurate and disciplined inventory control.

You will:

• Complete assigned storage bin audits and inventory count according to established schedules and priorities.
• Verify physical inventory against SAP inventory, including material number, quantity, handling unit, and storage location
• Perform empty bins, empty gaylord, and low-quantity inventory checks.
• Verify trailers are fully unloaded and inventory is properly received and put away.
• Document inventory discrepancies findings using standard processes and forms.
• Escalate unresolved discrepancies or recurring issues to leadership for investigation and resolution.
• Investigate DC 68 inventory as assigned.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies by reviewing inventory transactions, inventory movements, and warehouse activities to support root cause identification and correction efforts
• Review inventory usage and stock levels to identify excess, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory and facilitate corrective actions.
• Consolidate inventory into preferred storage location to improve warehouse organization and space utilization.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.

Key Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform repetitive counting and auditing tasks.
• Ability to work independently and follow standard work instructions.
• Effect communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous warehouse, inventory, or distribution center experience, preferred.
• Experience working in SAP, specifically EWM, preferred.
• Experience with cycle counting or inventory counting processes, preferred.
• Forklift and Wave/Order Picker certification or willingness to obtain certification, preferred.

Position shift/hours:

• 1st shift: 5:00am – 1:30pm Monday – Friday

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $23.50/hr. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.