Inventory Controller | Full Time | Overnight Shift | 6:00 pm - 4:30 am | Tuesday- Friday | June 23, 2025

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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• Conduct inventory counts and update computer system to show correct quantity on hand

• Utilize inventory control reports to conduct perpetual inventory counts, maintain inventory records, and make changes to the computer system to show correct quantity on hand and Active Max

• Act as liaison between Picking, Broken Reserve & Quality to support order fulfillment and process or identify inventory discrepancies

• Answer product questions such as, determining a product's date/lot code, product weight, standard manufacturing packaging, etc

• Investigate customer complaints regarding shipment errors and update inventory stock levels as needed

• Investigate inventory exceptions when the picker cannot find the product to fulfill the customer's order

• Search for misplaced product and update inventory counts to reflect findings

• Update processing quantities in the Sales order, Material Transport, and Inventory Subsystems to match the actual quantity being shipped to the customer

• Pick parts in an assigned zone, quickly and accurately to fulfill order requests and supplier returns requests

• Contact multiple internal departments to correct issues that arise concerning orders and/or returns

• Identify the part's date code or lot code and mark on the picking label when required for the order/return

• Process parts from other facilities as needed for an order or return

• Prepackage product for order or return in a consistent and secure manner

• Perform verification of part and counts of picked parts

• Package and/or palletize returns for shipment

• Process promo/internal shipments for corporate partners

• Process "non-conforming" returns in a manner consistent with company policy and in a timely manner

• Complete "pre-counts" of product prior to supplier returns

• Analyze physical inventory records/reports and confer with other team members to resolve reported inventory count discrepancies

• Analyze and process records change notices and error logs to determine the impact and necessity for order fulfillment

• Process and report on Audits for product removals and non-conforming tags generated within their parameters

• Use applicable Purchasing and Receiving subsystems to verify receipts and identify physical counts

• Inspect product for oxidation, corrosion, damage or any other defects which would impact product quality

• Verify move up product and place in home location

• Recommend procedures to facilitate or improve inventory control in the Product Distribution Center

• Identify and resolve any issues of mixed product in a storage location

• Conduct and complete inventory related projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

• Basic computer navigation and typing skills

• Basic math skills

• Experience with WM software such as Manhattan and KiSoft preferred

• Previous cycle count experience or Exceptions experience highly preferred

• Ability to provide a positive, professional and enthusiastic outlook or perspective

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task as well as the ability to change focus quickly based on requests by employees/management

• Quickly and efficiently solve problems; collaborate with peers and leaders as needed to resolve issues

• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success for customers, co-workers and DigiKey

• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

  Tools/Systems/Software

  • KiSoft

  • Grey shelving

  • WM - Manhattan

  • RF device

  • Cycle Counts - RF Menu

  • Activity Tracker

  • WinDecs

• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

• Capable of spending 8-10 hours walking/standing on concrete

• Routinely lift 10-15 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs and rarely up to 77+lbs (with assistance)

• Ability to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs

• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level

The starting base pay rate for this position is:

This position may also be eligible for shift, skill, and/or team lead pay differentials that will be in addition to the starting pay rate.

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DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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