Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Reports To: Warehouse Shift Manager

Job purpose

The Inventory Specialist helps keep our craft beer and wine operation running smoothly by reviewing daily sales reports, conducting audits, and ensuring products are accurately stocked and placed. This role requires strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to safe, efficient warehouse practices. By supporting inventory accuracy and flow, the Inventory Specialist helps ensure our customers get the right products in a timely manner, making sure every bottle or keg is ready for the enjoyment of all!

Duties and responsibilities

• Research and complete daily out of stock reports 
• Under direct supervision, perform daily counts of high value items
• Execute weekly cycle counts and look for opportunities for improvement
• Create an action plan to achieve improvement goals and communicate this plan to management
• Create and condense inventory locations in the warehouse 
• Move product from pallet jack to shelving or vice versa
• Move and place product on the automatic conveyer belt system
• Read and follow instructions and SOPs
• Be aware of potential safety hazards, such as moving forklifts and other power equipment
• Operate forklifts and other power equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Ability to lift up to 175lbs
• Must be a team player and work well under minimum supervision
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment in all types of weather
• Ability to work required shift as scheduled or assigned
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work within tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior warehouse or distribution center experience
• Prior experience or certification on power equipment (forklift, pallet jack, reach truck)

Working conditions

The employee will primarily perform work in these areas:

• Warehouse

The noise level in these areas is normally moderate.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to safely lift up to 30 lbs. continually (15 loads/hour), up to 50 lbs. frequently (10-15 loads/hour), and between 75–175 lbs. occasionally (1-10 loads/hour)
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and reach continually (5-8 hours/day)
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand/foot motions and climb frequently (3-5 hours/day)

Why Join Tryon?

At Tryon, we take pride in our people as much as our portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative, collaborative company that’s deeply rooted in North Carolina’s alcohol beverage industry. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your time while contributing to a variety of dynamic projects that support local and global brands.

Benefits as good as our Beverages

Tryon is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members. While our traditional benefits plan such as Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance provide quality coverage at affordable rates, our supplemental offerings are really where we pop. Tryon's Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) provides you with reimbursements on eligible expenses made through any 3 of our sponsored medical plans, alleviating the stress that can come with emergencies or other large healthcare expenses.

Additional Benefits & Perks

• FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan with annual matching
• Employer Paid Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D
• Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, and Accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel assistance services
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Time-Off
• 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Purchase Program
• Education Incentive - Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Service Milestone Awards

At Tryon we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We are serious about our commitment to diversity and inclusion which is why Tryon prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.