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Inventory Optimization Associate- AM

DigiKey
Thief River Falls, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Product Distribution Roles

  • Full-Time Day Shift - $21.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)
  • Full-Time Evening/Overnight Shift - $24.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)
  • Full-Time 3-12 Shift – $23.34 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $2.34 allowance for the 36 for 40 schedule)
  • Part-Time - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)
  • Seasonal Day Shift - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)
  • Seasonal Evening Shift - $23.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)


Relocation and Sign-On bonuses available for specific full-time product distribution roles - Ask your recruiter for more information!

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Position Overview

The Inventory Optimization Associate helps optimize and manage space for current inventory. This role will maintain inventory space with responsibilities for buildings, trays, shelves, and reserve utilizations.

This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm

Responsibilities

  • Optimize Gray Shelf, Case Shelf and Reserve and Large and Oversize pallet locations utilization.
    • Reconfigure gray shelf and case shelf realignment as a result of the executed project.
    • Put away product as needed as a result of the executed project.
    • Re-home product based on the best utilization of space.
    • Recognize and recommend new space configurations.
    • Test new process flows for new WM locations.
  • TE utilization.
    • Identify and qualify “TE” products as needed as a result of the executed project.
  • Inventory
    • Identify and changing active maxes on items that have too much stock in the OSR.
    • Removing iLPN’s from the OSR that’s has over stock in the OSR.
    • Re-homing iLPN’s to other areas to better utilize space.
    • Fixing iLPN’s with issues when removing or rehoming.
Tools / Systems / Software

  • Manhattan
  • KiSoft
  • RF Mobile Device
  • Excel
  • ERP/Prod
  • Teams


Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
  • Basic computer navigation and typing skills
  • Ability to actively participate as a team member in order to meet departmental goals
  • Ability to provide a positive, professional and enthusiastic outlook or perspective
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task as well as the ability to change focus quickly based on requests by employees/management
  • Able to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  • Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success


Physical Requirements

  • Able to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs
  • Able to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level
  • Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
  • Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
  • May move/stand on concrete throughout 8–10-hour shift
  • Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height


Compensation

The starting base pay rate for this position is:

$20.00

This position may also be eligible for shift, skill, and/or team lead pay differentials that will be in addition to the starting pay rate.

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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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