What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at Pipeline Measurement Co?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to join our team and drive excellence in supply chain operations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels, optimizing warehouse processes, and ensuring seamless coordination across procurement, logistics, and distribution functions. Your expertise will help improve inventory accuracy, streamline stock management, and support overall business efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your analytical skills and technical proficiency in a fast-paced environment dedicated to operational excellence.
Duties
- Oversee warehouse distribution activities, including stock receiving, storage, and order fulfillment to ensure timely and accurate inventory movement.
- Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and QuickBooks.
- Conduct root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies or stock shortages to identify process improvements and implement corrective actions.
- Manage procurement processes by sourcing materials, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and maintaining supplier relationships to optimize pricing and supply chain efficiency.
- Perform demand planning and forecasting.
- Coordinate logistics activities including shipping & receiving, materials handling, 3PL (third-party logistics) providers, and transportation scheduling to ensure smooth operations.
- Support category management initiatives by analyzing sales trends, merchandising data, and inventory turnover rates to optimize stocking strategies.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in warehouse management, logistics inventory management, or supply chain operations with a strong understanding of warehouse operations and materials handling.
- Demonstrated proficiency with inventory management software.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data collection, data analysis, financial modeling, and root cause analysis effectively.
- Excellent negotiation skills for sourcing suppliers and managing contracts; experience in procurement is highly desirable.
- Technical proficiency in using forklifts (certification preferred), heavy lifting equipment, and materials handling tools safely within warehouse environments.
- Knowledge of demand planning, production planning (MRP systems), and supply chain management principles.
- Effective cross-functional communication skills to collaborate with merchandising teams, logistics providers, procurement specialists, and warehouse staff.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets for process improvement opportunities while maintaining attention to detail in inventory control tasks.
Join us as an Inventory Specialist and become a vital part of our mission to enhance operational efficiency through innovative supply chain solutions!
Pay: $42,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $60,000