Careers in Inventory Control

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in inventory control? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Inventory control deals with managing the inventory of a business and making sure the business always has enough of a given item. Inventory control ensures that as little as possible goes to waste or that the minimum amount necessary is ordered, saving money as well.

You could work for a business, large or small, that works with physical products at any stage, from raw materials to finished products. Your responsibilities could include:

Keeping track of item quantities with computer software
Tracking shipments
Letting buyers know what products need to be ordered
Knowing the inventory inside and out and answering customer inquiries about specific items, especially in small businesses

While you don’t need a bachelor’s degree for many inventory positions, it will definitely help you to advance more quickly. You might also look into logistics and supply chain management positions.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Inventory Control

Destination Maternity Corporation - Destination Maternity Corporation, which is based in Philadelphia, PA, does $500 million in annual sales as “the world’s leading maternity apparel retailer.”

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Job Title	Location
Marketing & PR Internship-Summer 2014	Philadelphia, PA
Programmer Analyst Internship	Philadelphia, PA
International Merchandising Internship - Summer 2014	Philadelphia, PA
Visual Merchandising Internship - Summer 2014	Philadelphia, PA
Design Internship-Summer 2014 (A Pea in the Pod, Motherhood, Jessica Simpson, Oh Baby)	Philadelphia, PA

See all 160 job postings

Restoration Hardware - Restoration Hardware is a Corte Madera, CA based retailer that considers itself a “curator of the finest historical design the world has to offer."

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Job Title	Location
Account Executive	Denver, CO
Help Desk Specialist II	Green Bay, WI
Engineer 3, Network Engineering - Livermore, CA	Livermore, CA
Mortgage Loan Administrator	Marietta, GA
Need furniture refinishing	Cornelius, NC

See all 925 job postings

Brilliant Earth - Ethically produced diamonds do exist, and Brilliant Earth is a San Francisco, CA based company that is hoping to make them the norm.

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Job Title	Location
User Experience Designer Lead	San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Digital/Analog Design Engineering - 727288	Hillsboro, OR
FullStack Wizard (HTML5/JS/CSS)	San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Validation Engineer - 727287	Folsom, CA
Chrome Software Engineer - 727445	Hillsboro, OR

See all 32 job postings

Coldwater Creek - Coldwater Creek is a multi-channel "specialty retailer of women's apparel, jewelry and accessories" that started as a one-room mail order business.

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Job Title	Location
Full-Time 2nd Assistant Manager	Jonesboro, AR
CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant w/ Home Care exp.	Coldwater, MI
CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Coldwater	Battle Creek, MI
Restaurant Managers (Shift and Assistant)	Battle Creek, MI
Second Assistant Sales Manager	Lone Tree, CO

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Steven Alan - Steven Alan is a New York, NY based fashion designer and retailer that offers a "unique brand of casual, smart, self-assured essentials for both men and women."

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Job Title	Location
eCommerce Styling Intern	New York, NY
eCommerce Photography Intern	New York, NY
Assistant Merchandiser Intern eBay	San Jose, CA
Administrative Assistant	Needham, MA
Assistant Professor	Pittsburgh, PA

See all 16 job postings

Rainbow USA - Rainbow USA is a Brooklyn, NY based retailer that offers an “assortment of clothing for juniors, plus sizes, and children."

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Job Title	Location
Summer MBA Internship - Sony/ATV Music Publishing	New York, NY
Jr. Assistant 597	Houston, TX
Accounts Payable Associate	Brooklyn, NY
Junior Assistant Manager	Bellflower, CA
POS Help Desk	Brooklyn, NY

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Liquidity Services Inc. - Liquidity Services Inc. is a Washington, DC based company that offers "the world’s leading marketplaces for surplus assets."

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Job Title	Location
Business Development Associate	Washington, DC
Web Designer	Washington, DC
Application Engineer (System Operations Engineer)	Washington, DC
Release Engineer	Washington, DC
Product Manager, Marketplace Solutions	Washington, DC

See all 277 job postings

J. Crew - J. Crew is a New York, NY based apparel retailer that started with a catalog in 1983 and is known for its preppiness, but that may be changing.

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Job Title	Location
Summer Internship 2014	New York, NY
Superintendent heavy and highway	Brookfield, CT
2014 College Graduate - Merchandising, Planning, Allocation	New York, NY
Fashion Design Intern wanted	New York, NY
Apartment Leasing Agent / Consultant	Toledo, OH

See all 379 job postings

Build It Green! NYC - Build It Green! NYC is a non-profit “working towards reducing the amount of unnecessary construction and demolition (C&D) waste clogging our landfills.”

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Job Title	Location
Community Solutions - Product Intern	New York, NY
UN Women: Recruitment Internship	New York, NY
Salon Designer Job	Valley Stream, NY
Associate Salon Designer Job	Valley Stream, NY
Tax Technology Data Management Manager	New York, NY

See all 106 job postings

AmeriMark - AmeriMark is a Middleburg Heights, OH company that "is a leading direct marketer of women's apparel, shoes, name-brand cosmetics, and lots more."

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Job Title	Location
Marketing Intern	Middleburg Heights, OH
Inventory Planning Intern	Middleburg Heights, OH
E-Commerce Marketing & Web Design Intern	Middleburg Heights, OH
Closeout Buyer - Beauty Boutique Catalog	Middleburg Heights, OH
Distribution Center Supervisor	Middleburg Heights, OH

See all 7 job postings

Nasty Gal - Nasty Gal is a Los Angeles, CA based e-commerce site that features "a highly curated selection of vintage pieces," and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Social Media Intern	New York, NY
VERA WANG FASHION PR INTERNSHIP - NYC (PR CONSULTING)	New York, NY
FASHION PR INTERNSHIP - NYC (PR CONSULTING)	New York, NY
Marketing Specialist - SEM & SEO	Los Angeles, CA
Sales Manager	Los Angeles, CA

See all 6 job postings

Oriental Trading - Oriental Trading is an Omaha, NE based "direct merchant of value–priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties," and they have a ton of jobs.

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Job Title	Location
Java Developer Intern	Omaha, NE
Brand Intern	Ralston, NE
Product Sourcing Assistant	Omaha, NE
Security Officer	Omaha, NE
Warehouse Stocker	Lavista, NE

See all 25 job postings

Cabela’s - If you love the outdoors, you probably already know all about Cabela’s. But have you checked out their job opportunities?

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Job Title	Location
IE Intern	Sidney, NE
OP MARKETING MGR	Bowling Green, KY
RTL POWER SPORTS SERVICE MGR	Woodbury, MN
Department Managers (Hardlines and Softlines)	Acworth, GA
Financial Analyst	Santa Monica, CA

See all 172 job postings

Necco - Can you craft your entire resume out of Conversation Hearts? If so, then Necco in Rever, MA might be the perfect place for your first job.

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Job Title	Location
Home Resource Coordinator	Lake Spivey, GA
Retail Associate	Clinton, CT
Independent Living Life Coach	Lake Spivey, GA
Finance Associate/ Cash Application Associate	Revere, MA
Associate Brand Manager	Revere, MA

See all 11 job postings

Simon & Schuster - If you’re intrigued by what Simon & Schuster is doing to maintain (or improve) their position in the trade publishing industry, then check out their Jobs page.

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Job Title	Location
Intern	New York, NY
Editorial Assistant	New York, NY
Cognos TM1 Sr. Business Analyst	New York, NY
Cognos Technical Lead	New York, NY
Associate Editor	New York, NY

See all 57 job postings

Bluefly - If you are excited at the prospect of a career at the crossroads of fashion and e-commerce, then you’ll want to move on to Bluefly’s Jobs page.

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Job Title	Location
Social Media, Content & Public Relations Internship	New York, NY
Buying Internship	New York, NY
Email Marketing Internship	New York, NY
Styling Internship	New York, NY
Social Media & PR Internship	New York, NY

See all 17 job postings

American Eagle Outfitters - Most people outgrow American Eagle Outfitter's clothing lines when they reach their mid-20s, but they can stick with them by landing an entry level job.

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Job Title	Location
Executive Chef (Relocation to Dubai)	New York, NY
Executive Chef (Relocation to Qatar)	New York, NY
Assistant Manager (Relocation to Kuwait)	New York, NY
Store General Manager (Relocation to Dubai)	New York, NY
Production Intern - Aerie	New York, NY

See all 301 job postings

Cobalt - Cobalt is an automotive marketing company used by more than two thirds of auto manufacturers and one half of dealers in the US, and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Claims Examiner Fort Scott, Ks	Fort Scott, KS
Need florist	Hollywood, FL
Systems Administrator/Remote Support	San Mateo, CA
Summer 2014 Internship - Data Scientist Intern	Cambridge, MA
CNC Machinist	Santa Ana, CA

See all 350 job postings

Hallmark - If you love making people smile, an entry level job with Hallmark might be the perfect answer to your post-graduation job search.

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Job Title	Location
Physical Therapist Assistant	Las Vegas, NV
Executive Assistant - Marketing	Portsmouth, NH
Hotel Manager	Orlando, FL
Regulatory Engineer, Spectrum Strategy	Washington, DC
Account Executive, Distribution	New York, NY

See all 2,503 job postings

Tiffany & Co. - Tiffany & Co. is a jewelry company based in NYC and they have been one of the country's premier jewelers and designers since 1837.

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Job Title	Location
Tool Designer	Cumberland, RI
Studio Director Design	New York, NY
Team Lead - IT Service Center	Parsippany, NJ
Buyer/Planner	Cumberland, RI
Watchmaker	Jackson Heights, NY

See all 187 job postings

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