Inventory Specialist

Position Summary The Inventory Specialist supports inventory performance, product availability, and service level objectives through inventory analysis, inventory positioning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to maintain inventory accuracy, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall supply chain performance. The Inventory Specialist also identifies opportunities to improve processes, inventory management practices, and team effectiveness across the organization. At Imperial, people come first. Here’s what we offer: Work/Life balance Immediate medical, dental, vision; 18 days paid vacation,7 paid holidays and 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested! Responsibilities Support inventory performance, product availability, and service level objectives through inventory analysis, inventory positioning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partners with cross‑functional teams to maintain inventory accuracy, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall supply chain performance. Identify opportunities to improve processes, inventory management practices, and team effectiveness across the organization. Support leadership in achieving and exceeding key inventory performance metrics, including inventory dollars, unit fill rate, inventory turns, and excess and obsolete inventory targets. Serve as the primary point of contact for the organization’s third‑party procurement platform provider by proactively communicating inventory strategies, team objectives, and business updates to maintain high customer service levels. Assist in maintaining and improving purchasing logic, including: Safety stock adjustments Order cycle frequency determination Supplier lead time updates Distribution Center bin location setup and optimization Identify and analyze slow‑moving and overstocked inventory and develop disposition strategies to reduce inventory liability. Partner with internal stakeholders to execute plans that minimize excess and obsolete inventory exposure. Manage daily product transfers between Distribution Center facilities to balance inventory levels, improve regional fill rates, and support same‑day shipping objectives. Conduct gap analyses to identify operational inefficiencies and root causes within inventory and supply chain processes. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance execution and operational performance. Maintain and refine process documentation to support consistency, training, and knowledge transfer across the team. Additional Responsibilities Provide backup support for the Inventory Asset Manager and Purchasing Team as needed. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 2–4 years of experience in inventory management, operations, or business analysis Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, or related field 5+ years of inventory operations experience with an emphasis in analytics and/or demand planning Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Power BI experience preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities Understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain operations Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams Strong multitasking and prioritization capabilities in a fast‑paced environment We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr