Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Administrator

Duration: 12 Months

Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm

Location: Foxboro, MA 02035

Pay Rate: $25.00/Hour on W2

Position Summary:

• The Inventory Cycle Counter is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels through daily cycle counts, root-cause analysis, and reconciliation of product variances.
• This role ensures the integrity of inventory data and supports efficient warehouse operations by identifying discrepancies, investigating issues, and partnering with Operations to improve inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Counts & Reconciliation:

• Perform daily cycle counts based on established schedules and inventory control programs.
• Research and reconcile inventory variances, including overages, shortages, and mis-slotting.
• Validate inventory accuracy during receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Conduct location audits to ensure proper labeling, product placement, and count accuracy.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Record count results, adjustments, and findings using Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools.
• Analyze trends in inventory variances and recommend corrective actions to reduce recurring issues.
• Prepare and distribute reports related to inventory accuracy, shrink, and count completion metrics.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Assist in identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies and collaborate with supervisors to implement process improvements.
• Support annual physical inventory counts and other large-scale audit events.
• Ensure all inventory activities comply with company SOPs, safety standards, and quality guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in warehousing, inventory control, or a related operations role.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with RF scanners, inventory systems, and basic computer applications (Excel, WMS screens, etc.).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and perform physical tasks in a warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with warehouse management systems (e.g., Manhattan, SAP, Blue Yonder).
• Prior cycle counting or inventory auditing experience.