About Careertakes

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Role Overview

This is an entry-level Inventory Associate role supporting inventory accuracy and cycle count processes at a confidential client in Richardson, TX. The position is full-time and includes structured training and close supervision. Estimated pay shown on the original posting: $48,241 per year (estimated). Employment is subject to applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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What You’ll Do

• Coordinate cycle counting activities across business areas and ensure proper priorities and deployment
• Monitor inventory activities and identify process issues and improvement opportunities
• Assist with variance analysis and root-cause investigations
• Report cycle count findings and support implementation of process improvements
• Track and follow up on corrective actions and process changes
• Communicate initiatives and results across business areas and to senior management
• Present cycle count findings, write-offs, and recommended improvements to leadership
• Provide training, support and mentoring to colleagues (including NCM Specialists) on inventory processes
• Facilitate regular team updates and meetings to share technical or business information
• Perform audits to confirm adherence to physical inventory processes and controls

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Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, MRP techniques and manufacturing control systems
• Familiarity with warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices
• Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, interpret data, and resolve issues
• Basic math skills and attention to detail for accurate record keeping
• Ability to maintain detailed records of material movement and inventory adjustments
• Effective verbal and written communication with a variety of internal stakeholders
• Ability to lead and provide guidance to a small team or group of employees
• Comfortable using common business applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Typical experience: 0–2 years relevant experience
• Typical education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (requirements may vary by geography)

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Physical Demands

• Work is primarily in a normal office environment; may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data
• Frequent repetitive manual movements related to data entry and computer use
• Occasional on-floor audits that may require walking and visual inspection of physical inventory

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Typical Schedule & Employment Type

• Full-time; standard daytime schedule (hours may vary by site and operational needs)
• Entry-level role with structured training and close supervision; limited decision-making authority expected while learning the role

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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