Inventory Control Associate

Location: Perris, California, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

Pay: Pay - $20.50/hr

About the Role

The Inventory Control Associate at Wayfair's Perris, California warehouse plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all inventories within a high-volume logistics operation. This position involves performing daily audits, leading a comprehensive Cycle Count program, and ensuring precise inventory levels through daily, monthly, and annual physical counts. Associates own the full lifecycle of damaged, misplaced, or missing products, contributing to seamless warehouse operations and supply chain efficiency. Working in the Warehouse Department, the role offers competitive pay starting at $20.50/hr, with premiums for shift differentials after 4:30 PM and equipment operation. Shifts are Wed-Sat 6:00AM-4:30PM or Tues-Fri 6:00PM-4:30AM, providing opportunities for overtime, referral bonuses, and immediate Day 1 benefits including 401(k) matching, company discounts, and growth paths like promotions. Ideal for logistics professionals, this position emphasizes leadership by example, operational precision, and collaboration in Wayfair's dynamic fulfillment environment, with numerous partner perks to support work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of all warehouse inventories
• Perform daily audits and maintain comprehensive Cycle Count program
• Lead by example in warehouse operations
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through daily and monthly cycle counts
• Conduct annual year-end physical inventories
• Own the lifecycle of damaged, misplaced, or missing products
• Execute inventory control in fast-paced logistics environment
• Support overtime hours for operational needs
• Collaborate on warehouse efficiency improvements

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform daily inventory audits
• Experience maintaining cycle count programs
• Proficiency in inventory accuracy and integrity management
• Capable of leading warehouse teams by example
• Knowledge of physical inventory processes including year-end counts
• Familiarity with handling damaged, misplaced, or missing products
• Warehouse operations experience in logistics
• Availability for Wed-Sat 6:00AM-4:30PM or Tues-Fri 6:00PM-4:30AM shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Equipment operator certification
• Prior experience in Wayfair or similar fulfillment centers
• Leadership in inventory control roles
• Forklift or warehouse equipment operation

Required Skills

• Inventory auditing
• Cycle counting
• Physical inventory management
• Warehouse leadership
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving for damaged goods
• Data accuracy
• Team collaboration
• Shift work adaptability
• Equipment operation
• Logistics process ownership
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Analytical thinking
• Communication

Benefits

• Hourly pay $20.50/hr with $2 shift differential after 4:30 PM
• $2 Equipment operator pay premium
• Benefits start Day 1
• Referral bonuses
• Overtime hours and pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Wayfair company discount
• Dozens of partner discounts and perks
• Growth opportunities including conversions and promotions

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.