Inventory Specialist

Description

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Fort Benton, MT

Compensation range: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Position Description

This position will be responsible for overseeing inventory data management, maintaining accurate production records, and supporting order fulfillment processes. The Inventory Specialist works closely with Operations and Sales teams and must be proficient in documenting and analyzing production data. This position includes assembling outgoing orders, communicating updates to relevant teams, and helping manage systems and tools used to track workflow and inventory levels.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Document incoming inventory (raw materials, packaging, equipment) and update tracking systems.
• Track and collect production data including raw material consumption and finished good creation.
• Create and process work orders using NetSuite to consume raw materials and create finished goods inventory.
• Gather and prepare inventory for outgoing shipments, including documenting quantities and lot codes.
• Assist Supply Chain Manager in broader Company reporting and analytics, coordinating with ERP system and developing other tools to improve efficiency.
• Monitor consumable inventory levels to ensure supplies are at necessary levels for production while working with the Supply Chain Manager to implement ordering plans.
• Propose strategies to improve procedures of supply chain logistics and process optimization.
• Manage and review physical inventory counts for accuracy weekly and update inventory records accordingly.
• Track and report inventory locations including bulk raw materials and both bulk and packaged finished goods.
• Work within the goals set for inventory management and work closely with the Sales team to reduce time between order staging and pickup.
• Create documentation of inventory control and production reporting procedures.
• Work with the Quality Assurance team on inventory control measures to follow SQF standards.
• Follow and maintain internal control procedures for inventory.
• Assist with the continued development, training, utilization, and improved functionality of the Company’s NetSuite ERP system.
• Communicate between the Supply Chain team members to coordinate order fulfillment.
• Transport inventory between Company’s warehouses and order pickup locations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer competency.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP system preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional organizational and logistics management skills with meticulous attention to detail in reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with documentation and record-keeping.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Ability to work independently or in a team environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Team oriented.
• Proactive critical thinking.
• Be able to operate power operated forklifts and other equipment as necessary.
• Ability to palletize and package product in a safe manner and in accordance with food safety and other quality assurance standards.
• Ability to load and unload trucks using hand pallet jack and forklift or other equipment as needed.
• Must be able to work in warehouse environment, prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional education or training a plus.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with data management and related tools.
• Experience working with NetSuite and Microsoft Excel a plus.
• Must possess a valid Drivers License.
• Experience working with inventory management.
• Product and inventory management certification a plus.