Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Description

The Warehouse Inventory Specialist will support the business strategy by managing daily purchasing activities, maintaining inventory control, resolving inventory issues, and ensuring that inventory counts remain accurate. The warehouse inventory specialist’s goal is to ensure the accuracy of inventory with the warehouse, customers, and within its software system.

Order items from inventory requests.

· Confirm orders, pricing, and ship dates.

· Input order points for location.

· Build part numbers.

· Work with locations on locating parts and part numbers. (Service techs and install)

· Oversee inventory.

· Must maintain an accurate inventory of incoming and outgoing products.

· Must be able to accurately count and receive incoming freight, using inventory software.

· Will work with satellite locations to transfer, receive, and bill out products using inventory software.

· Interview potential vendors and select ones that best meet the needs of the organization.

· Place restock orders and make sure they never run out of essential inventory items.

· Keep up-to-date with industry trends and update inventory as needed.

· Ensuring purchase orders, pricing, compliance, inventory utilization, and reporting are executed well and handled efficiently.

· Use management software systems and technologies to manage and update their inventory records accordingly.

· Manage open orders and follow up with Suppliers to develop a timeline for open-order delivery.

· Performing inventory audits.

· Researching inventory overages and shortages.

· Managing deliveries.

· Using software to accurately reflect inventory.

· Creates paperwork necessary for the acquisition of materials and services.

· Interfaces with internal customers to provide proactive customer service support.

· Must be able to consistently lift up to 100 pounds to shelf incoming products.

Other Responsibilities

Work with AP dept on invoice issues.

· Work with vendors on issues-miss pricing, wrong part shipped/quantity.

· Work with vendors on pricing, discounts, and product offerings.

· Review old PO’s, check on back orders, and update shipping dates.

· Work with location parts person un-received PO’s shipping issues and part issues.

· Locate alternative vendors for parts on short supply.

· Completes various clean-ups, audits, and other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Organizational Responsibilities:

· Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the company.

· Keep up to date on new trends and changes in area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes, and other events, and access other information sources.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

· Monday to Friday

Requirements

· Demonstrate ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in order to comprehend and complete required documents, answer vendor questions, and provide management support.

· Exceptional communication and customer service skills.

· Sense of urgency, organizational skills, and functions well in a team environment.

· Demonstrate ability to represent the company in a dependable and professional manner.

· Ability to work independently with little supervision.

· Maintain a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.

· High School diploma, GED, or an employment history that demonstrates the required skills needed for the job.

· Prior experience with accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2-3 years of order and inventory experience

· Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)

· Microsoft Dynamics BC experience

Physical Demands:

· Applicant must be able to sit for long periods of time.

· Must be able to pass a physical agility test, background, and drug test.