Job Title: Inventory Specialist JD

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: $60K-$65K

Position Summary:

Apkudo is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to join our operations team. The Inventory Specialist will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining accurate inventory records to support our fast-paced business operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What you’ll do:

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, including stock counts, adjustments, and transfers.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure data integrity and identify discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively reorder stock to prevent shortages.
• Implement inventory control procedures to optimize efficiency and minimize losses.
• Pull and process inventory for site locations
• Palletize inventory for shipments.
• Knowledge of documents needed for international shipments.
• Manage inventory levels at multiple locations.
• Implement 5S methodology

Supply Chain Coordination:

• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely receipt and distribution of inventory.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues related to deliveries, discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Track shipments and update relevant stakeholders on delivery status and potential delays.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Generate reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and turnover rates.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize stocking strategies.
• Maintain documentation of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, and adjustments.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline inventory management processes and enhance efficiency.
• Recommend and implement solutions to address inventory-related challenges and improve accuracy.
• Continuously evaluate existing procedures and systems to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll need:

• Proven 4 years of experience in inventory management or related roles, preferably in a technology or manufacturing environment.
• Lift 50 pounds
• Forklift trained with certification
• This position will require the candidate to stand most of the shift.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our Core Values:

• Hooked on customers. Our passion for innovation propels our customers forward. We thrive on solving our customers’ problems, big and small.
• We communicate confidently and with generosity. We not only spread ideas, but we also spread understanding to help every team succeed.
• Champion the use of data. We use data to build solutions to problems, promote collaboration, and inform decisions for us and our customers.
• Proudly accountable. We follow through because the alternative is not an option. Every word, every action, and every result reflect the improvements we seek to make.
• Be you. We bring our whole selves to our work, our teams, and our customers. The collective ‘we’ will shine bright for all to see.
• I have your back. Trust and respect each other to do the right thing when someone needs an extra hand. We go farther together than we do alone.
• It matters how we show up. Sometimes bold, sometimes brave, always curious. We expect more of ourselves to be our best for the team.

What you can expect from us:

• Generous holidays plus your birthday off.
• Paid parental leave benefits.
• Casual dress.
• A company-paid Google Pixel phone or a monthly tech stipend that you can use for your tech needs.
• A monthly wellness stipend that you can use for things like a meditation app, standing desk, gym equipment, etc.
• 401(k) matching up to 4% or a 5% pension plan for employees of the UK.
• Up to $5,250/year for certification, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive package with benefits.

About Apkudo:

Our Vision

Devices connect the world. We help ensure there will still be a world to connect.

This is ambitious, on purpose. We must lean into our shared passion for change and do

whatever it takes to do our part to regenerate resources and build sustainable processes and

behaviors to leave the world a better place.

Those who do good, do well.

The Fine Print:

We are an agile organization, and so the duties and description of this role (like every other at Apkudo) may change at any time as we adapt.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Note: Apkudo is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and to creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.