SUMMARY: Inventory Specialist performs tasks related to the movement, restocking and accounting of items stored in various locations. Responsibilities can include compiling and maintaining records, identifying types of supplies, and suggesting reorder for revolving stock.Qualifications and Skills1. Inventory Management Experience· Proven experience in inventory management, cycle counting, and conducting inventory reviews.· Familiarity with inventory control processes and systems.· Experience in tracking and locating missing inventory.2. Technical Proficiency· Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory tracking software.· Comfortable with Microsoft Excel· Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a plus.3. Attention to Detail· Strong ability to identify discrepancies and accurately record inventory counts.· Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks related to inventory preparation.4. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills· Ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies quickly and efficiently.· Competence in analyzing data to identify trends or areas needing improvement.5. Communication Skills· Effective verbal and written communication to collaborate with other team members and report findings.· Ability to explain inventory discrepancies and corrective actions to stakeholders clearly.6. Physical Ability· Comfortable working in a warehouse environment (standing, walking, and lifting items if necessary).· Able to handle the physical demands of cycle counting, including climbing ladders and lifting moderate weights.---Behavioral Traits· Proactive mindset: Takes initiative to identify and solve inventory issues before they escalate.· Team player: Works collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment.· Adaptable: Handles changing priorities and tasks as needed.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:· Excellent communication skills for accurate and concise instruction while training staff· Must be reliable and maintain regular attendance with all time off scheduled in advance· Able to quickly maneuver warehouse floor throughout the day· Self-starter: utilizes all known resources to problem solve with little supervision
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:· High school Diploma or equivalent.· Minimum 1 year of receiving or returns experience in a warehouse environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, kneel, push and pull objects; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. In addition, the employee is constantly required to lift objects overhead and below the waist. The employee will be on their feet and walking their entire shift except when required to operate forklift equipment which could require sitting or standing.· Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to focus with eyes, ability to hear and comprehend verbal instructions.· Position requires the employee to be able to lift, and/or push objects ranging up to 60 pounds on a very frequent basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock.· Noise level in the work environment is moderate.· Temperatures range from a low of 55 degrees in the winter to 90 or above in the summer.
