Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION: Inventory Specialist- tracks incoming, outgoing, and stored goods
. Their core duties include reconciling physical stock with digital records, preventing supply shortages, processing shipments, and managing inventory management software.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K

Inventory Specialist Job Description  
Key Responsibilities

• Cycle Counting: Conducting routine physical counts of products and performing daily or weekly audits.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Reconciling any differences between physical counts and system records to prevent shrinkage and losses.
• Shipping & Receiving: Receiving incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders, and logging items into databases. Packaging, labeling and shipping finished goods.
• Stock Management: Organizing storage spaces and managing stock rotation (e.g., first-in, first-out) to ensure product freshness and accessibility. Order and Manage purchased input material, Disposition legacy material.
• Replenishment: Monitoring inventory levels and placing restock orders as needed.
• Reporting: Compiling data on turnover rates, stock levels, and obsolete inventory for management.

Requirements & Skills

• Education: A high school diploma or GED is generally the minimum requirement, though some employers prefer an associate's degree in logistics or supply chain management. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in word processing, database systems, and spreadsheet software (like Microsoft Excel). Experience with modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and RF scanners is highly valued.
• Physical Stamina: The role often requires standing for long periods, bending, and the ability to lift heavy (30 lbs.) merchandise or equipment. 
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and time-management skills to ensure records stay accurate.