Inventory Specialist

The Inventory Specialist is accountable for accurately ensuring purchases are received and accounted for in the company’s records. The inventory specialist will be responsible for controlling flow of supplies and equipment tracking and analyzing inventory for production needs

Responsibilities

• Monitor, use, and maintain inventories of spare parts, supplies, and equipment required to support business operations/processes.
• Work with other departments to determine optimal inventory levels and communicates shortages and back orders to internal customers.
• Recording and tracking inventories of materials, supplies, and finished product.
• Conduct a physical inventory keying in inventories as requested.
• Ensure proper administration of all cycle count procedures and processes; research outstanding issues related to inventory reconciliation; reconcile any inventory discrepancies and handle any follow up questions from customers.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute reports related to inventory.
• Monitor material movement to ensure inventory levels are accurate and optimal.
• Clearly identify and account for inventory verses non-inventory items.
• Operate within existing safety guidelines.
• Ensure the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process is adhered to.
• Responsible for all inbound and outbound shipping and receiving.
• Count and reconcile randomly chosen part numbers and/or locations.
• Assist in developing solutions to specific problem areas.
• Work within the ERP system for tracking inbound and outbound materials for production support.
• Fulfill production requests by re-stocking or preparing kits of materials.
• Package and prepare materials for shipment.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• High organization skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reliable and self-driven able to work independently without regular direct supervision.
• Must be a provider of excellent customer service.
• Attention to detail.
• Work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Organize effectively, prioritize, and manage time.
• Work overtime/weekends on an as needed basis.
• Work and communicate professionally, verbally, and in written form with internal and external customers.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• 3 years of experience preferred.
• ERP experience is required.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.

Working Conditions

• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Additional Requirements

This job requires the ability to effectively communicate orally (and occasionally in writing) with co-workers and supervisors, and the ability to understand and quickly react to job-related oral and/or written directions, safety information, and communications (which are generally in English), as our manufacturing processes are constantly changing and evolving.