Sr Warehouse Inventory Assistant

Description

The Inventory Assistant supports inventory, production planning, and supply chain operations. This role is hands-on, involving material handling, inventory movement, and coordination of purchasing, logistics, and supplier activities to ensure accurate and timely availability of starter materials and plants.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Inventory Operations

• Work primarily in a warehouse setting supporting daily inventory operations.
• Receive, move, stage, and organize starter materials and plants within the warehouse.
• Perform lot maintenance and assist with resource requirement changes to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and material tracking.
  
  

Production & Sourcing Support

• Assist with production planning activities related to inventory availability.
• Support management of sourced plant programs for production and garden needs.
• Issue POS for starter materials, planned contract plants, and ad-hoc garden purchases.
  
  

Purchasing & Purchase Orders

• Assign, track, and manage purchase orders.
• Process freight POs for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Maintain and update price lists for suppliers.
  
  

Supplier & Logistics Coordination

• Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, availability, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate logistics with Miami for imported starter materials.
• Arrange and track local supplier pickups and warehouse deliveries.
  
  

Receiving & Issue Resolution

• Receive materials and verify quantities and lot accuracy.
• Handle invoice discrepancies and resolve receiving issues in coordination with suppliers and internal teams.
  
  

Work Environment Requirements

• Role is primarily warehouse-based with frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Requires regular movement of inventory using carts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment.
• May involve exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and typical warehouse conditions.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory, warehouse, or supply chain support preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a warehouse team.
• Basic computer skills and experience with ERP or inventory systems preferred.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural, horticultural, or plant-based warehouse environments.
• Experience handling imported materials and freight coordination.