What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Assistant position at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company?
Primary Job Title:Inventory Assistant
Alternate / Related Job Titles:
- Inventory Control Assistant
- Materials Assistant
- Warehouse Inventory Specialist
- Materials Coordinator
- Inventory Operations Associate
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 1 year
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Shift / Schedule:
- Week 1: Thursday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Week 2: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Rotating 12-hour day shift schedule)
- Pay Rate: $27/hr
- Manage day-to-day operations of the crib, loading bays, and storage areas.
- Coordinate activities with third-party logistics and warehouse service providers.
- Interface with internal customers to resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and downtime issues.
- Issue materials to production, ensuring accurate system transactions and traceability.
- Receive and inspect incoming goods for quality, quantity, and compliance with purchase orders and safety requirements.
- Perform routine and ad-hoc cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate inventory records in materials management systems and virtual crib platforms.
- Monitor inventory levels to support reorder points, minimize excess inventory, and prevent stockouts.
- Ensure proper material labeling, storage accuracy, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO where applicable).
- Support Point of Use (POU) delivery systems to production areas.
- Track, locate, and expedite material deliveries as required.
- Provide shift coverage on short notice based on operational needs.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
- Inventory Accuracy: ≥ 98% based on cycle count results
- Cycle Count Compliance: 100% completion of scheduled cycle counts
- Stockout Incidents: Zero unplanned production stops
- Receiving Accuracy: ≥ 99% accuracy (quantity, identification, system entry)
- Material Issue Accuracy: ≥ 99% accuracy when issuing to production
- Inventory Variance Resolution: All discrepancies resolved within defined SLA timelines
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of experience in:
- Inventory management and control
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift operation
- Customer service and inventory systems
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree
- Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or supply chain environments
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity
- Proven ability to investigate inventory variances and improve processes
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods during a 12-hour shift
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment
- Ability to work in warehouse and production environments with varying temperatures and noise levels
401k Retirement FundAbout the Company:A leading provider of data storage solutions, committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. The organization delivers cutting-edge technology through a collaborative, inclusive, and globally connected workforce, guided by values of integrity, innovation, and inclusion.About GTT:GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged enterprise, GTT values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 organizations across technology, life sciences, utilities, retail, financial services, and manufacturing throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 26-00867
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Salary : $27 - $27