ICQA 2 at WINESHIPPING.COM LLC – Earth City, Missouri

JOB TITLE: Inventory Control/Quality Assurance 2

Working with wine is cool. Want to work with wine??Wineshipping is the premier logistics provider for the wine industry, trusted since 1998 to protect our clients’ brands. We combine deep expertise with innovative technology to help wineries grow.

And yes—Wineshipping is a pretty cool place to work. We’ve been voted Best Place to Work in Napa County year after year. Plus, our facilities are climate-controlled… because wine likes to stay cool (and so do we).

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Highly skilled and detail-oriented inventory control professional with demonstrated expertise in inventory accuracy, operational analytics, and cross functional coordination. The ICQA Level 2 plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of warehouse inventory systems by executing advanced cycle counting, variance analysis, and process validation activities. This position requires a strong command of inventory control methodologies, data-driven decision making, and the ability to diagnose and resolve systemic discrepancies at their source.

The ICQA 2 is responsible for ensuring that all stock levels, product movements, and system-reported quantities are consistently aligned. This includes monitoring inventory trends, validating material flows, and ensuring compliance with established process controls. In addition, this role conducts in-depth root-cause investigations, identifies procedural gaps, and partners with internal stakeholders to develop corrective actions that enhance accuracy, streamline workflows, and prevent future recurrence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track & Tally: Create and update reports that keep inventory accuracy on point.
• Count Like a Pro: Conduct cycle counts, investigate variances, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Analyze & Optimize: Dive into inventory data to spot issues and improve processes.
• Timeline Titan: Juggle daily, weekly, and monthly ICQA tasks like a multitasking master.
• Team Player: Partner with other departments to build better inventory practices.
• Info Hub: Answer inventory-related questions and keep everyone in the loop.
• Organize Everything: Sort and store items by the book; racks, shelves, bins, you name it.
• Tech-Savvy: Use digital scanners like a boss.
• Clean & Safe: Keep your workspace tidy and safe while contributing to quality improvements.
• Schedule Slayer: Stick to daily deadlines and keep things running smoothly.
• Report Wrangler: Create and update reports that keep inventory accuracy in check.
• Counting Champ: Support cycle counts and help reconcile discrepancies with data-driven insights.
• WMS Wizard: Generate reports to guide the ICQA team using our warehouse management system.
• Inventory Educator: Teach teammates why inventory accuracy matters—and how to nail it.
• File Master: Keep records and correspondence neat, tidy, and easy to find.
• Hands-On Helper: Occasional assembly work, assemble multiple inventory SKU’s and process into customer-facing product.
• Deadline Defender: Help execute action plans on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to keep us on track.
• Show up and shine- be reliably present and punctual, keeping things on track and on time.

OTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE JOB

• Commitment to excellence and high standards, for yourself and for others.
• Good attention to detail – it’s the little things that make the difference in good service and GREAT service for our clients. (The big things matter to them too, just saying…)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal process instructions. Following the process yields reliable results. Clients like “reliable”.
• Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills.
• Bilingual welcome.
• You may need to work beyond your regular work hours and occasionally on a weekend, if needed.
• Other Cool Stuff- And hey — you might get pulled into other projects too. We’re a team that wears many hats, and yours might be fabulous.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Full understanding of procedures and goals relating to ICQA department.
• 3+yrs of experience in inventory management.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate/Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Experience with ERP Order Management Systems/ Warehouse Management Systems -Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and goals.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to perform diversified clerical & administrative functions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Forklift experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting.
• Continually lift, carry and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional loud noise.
• Occasional varying environmental temperature changes.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, and Vision insurance.

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.