Hire an Inventory Clerk in Utah

Inventory Clerks maintain the accuracy of Utah companies' physical and system inventory: counting stock, reconciling variances, and making sure what the system says matches what is actually on the shelf. In distribution, retail, and manufacturing companies, inventory accuracy directly impacts financial reporting and operational decisions. Recruiting Connection sources inventory professionals across Utah's distribution and manufacturing sectors.

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Inventory Clerk Job Description

An Inventory Clerk in Utah manages physical inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and system maintenance. They work in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environments: counting inventory, identifying discrepancies, and working with accounting and operations teams to resolve variances. The role is detail-oriented and requires physical presence in inventory locations. You cannot do this job from a desk.

  • Cycle counts and physical inventory counts per schedule
  • Physical count vs. system record reconciliation and variance investigation
  • Inventory adjustments and transfers into the inventory management system
  • Organized inventory record and documentation maintenance
  • Receiving and shipping team coordination on inventory transactions
  • Inventory discrepancy and shrinkage reporting to management

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What to Look For in a Utah Inventory Clerk

  • High school diploma required. Warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
  • Inventory management system experience: ERP or WMS
  • High attention to detail and counting accuracy
  • Comfortable working in warehouse environments: standing, walking, lifting
  • Basic Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting
  • Utah base comp typically $36K to $50K. WMS and ERP experience command a premium.

How We Place Your Inventory Clerk

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

An Inventory Clerk handles transaction-level inventory work: counting, entering adjustments, and reconciling. An Inventory Manager owns the inventory control function, setting cycle count schedules, managing shrinkage, optimizing stock levels, and reporting to finance leadership.

WMS platforms like Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or NetSuite WMS are common in distribution. ERP inventory modules, SAP, Oracle, or Epicor, are standard in manufacturing. Basic familiarity with barcode scanning and handheld devices is table stakes.

For active distribution or manufacturing operations with daily inventory movements, full-time is almost always appropriate. For smaller retail or storage operations with lower transaction volumes, part-time may be sufficient, particularly if counts are scheduled quarterly rather than ongoing.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 1 to 2 weeks. Inventory Clerk searches move quickly. Our distribution and logistics network reaches candidates across Utah's warehouse corridor.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$36K – $50K
Utah market rate. WMS and ERP experience command a premium. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Entry Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Operations
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