What are the responsibilities and job description for the INVENTORY SPECIALIST position at American Alarm & Communications?
Summary of duties and responsibilities
The scope of the Inventory Specialist role is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate inventory levels of security and fire system equipment across the company’s warehouses and service vehicles. This role involves receiving, organizing, and tracking inventory, ensuring that all items are properly labeled and stored. The specialist also supports field technicians by preparing and distributing necessary equipment for jobs, performing routine audits to reconcile inventory records, and coordinating with purchasing teams to replenish stock. Attention to detail, organization, and familiarity with inventory management systems are essential for ensuring efficient operations and minimizing material shortages.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: coordinates projects and activities for sales and marketing services
- Track, record, and update inventory levels using inventory management systems to ensure stock accuracy across all locations.
- Unload, inspect, and properly store incoming equipment and supplies, ensuring all items are labeled and accounted for.
- Assemble and distribute required materials for service and installation jobs, supporting timely field operations.
- Perform physical counts and reconcile discrepancies between actual stock and system records.
- Communicate low stock levels and inventory needs to procurement teams and assist in forecasting demand.
Experience:
- 2 to 3 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse operations, preferably in a related industry such as security systems or electronics.
- Familiarity with computerized inventory systems and tools like Microsoft Excel to track and manage stock levels efficiently.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, perform regular audits, and ensure proper storage and labeling of equipment.
- Meticulous in identifying discrepancies, managing stock rotation, and ensuring the quality and condition of inventory items.
- Other job duties as assigned
Education requirement:
High School Diploma (Required)
Candidates with relevant experience in inventory management or warehouse operations are preferred.
Physical Activities/ Requirements
Office-Desk Job
- Manual dexterity and sitting are required in carrying out own responsibilities (i.e. use of personal computers).
- Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment.
- Ability to communicate via telephone and work in virtual teams.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work in a traditional professional office setting
- Ability to lift to 5 -10lb
Our Meaningful Mission: Seize our moment to help save lives and property with systematic excellence
Use of The Four Way Test in fulfilling your duties:
Our Values
- Is it the Truth?
- Is it Fair to all concerned?
- Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
- Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
The “Four Way Test” of the things we think, say or do, recommended by the Rotary International Foundation has served us well.
Americans With Disabilities Act
American Alarm & Communications, Inc. complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: American Alarm and Communications, Inc committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Salary : $25 - $32