Inventory Control Coordinator - No Weekends!

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 the Midwest and 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. At Viking Electric, 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.

Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

Location : Rochester, MN

Schedule: 5am Start, Monday - Friday

Pay Range: $24 - $29/hr ( pay offer depends on experience brought to role) 

At Viking Electric, our inventory accuracy powers everything we do—from supporting our warehouse teams to ensuring our customers get what they need, when they need it. We’re looking for an Inventory Specialist who enjoys digging into details, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly in a fast‑paced distribution environment.

What You’ll Do

As an Inventory Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory shortages
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances using system reports and research
• Process customer returns, RMAs/RGAs, and non‑stock material receipts
• Coordinate weekly bin maintenance and communicate findings to leadership
• Assist with annual physical inventory reconciliation
• Work closely with operations, sales, ERP specialists, and branch leadership
• Support continuous improvement efforts across inventory and warehouse processes

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of distribution or warehouse operations experience
• 2+ years of cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and automated systems experience
• Experience operating material handling equipment (1+ year preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working with Excel and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• High school diploma or GED required; post‑secondary education preferred

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the warehouse for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable working in a busy distribution environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
• May operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and reach trucks (certification as required)

Why Viking Electric?

• Be part of a values‑driven organization that prioritizes integrity, teamwork, and safety
• Opportunities to grow within Viking Electric and across Sonepar’s national network
• Work alongside experienced operations professionals who value collaboration and continuous improvement
• Competitive pay, benefits, and a stable career in the electrical distribution industry

What We Offer You

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

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 

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric 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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