Inventory Management Specialist

Inventory Management SpecialistThe Opportunity:Join our team of passionate, creative and enthusiastic associate partners!We are hiring an Inventory Management Specialist to identify and solve inventory issues for all distribution center and manufacturing teams, research inventory movement, and assist sales teams with product questions. You will work daily in a warehouse management system (WMS). We use SAP.What You'll Do:Plan, implement, and monitor activities related to material management and inventory control.Work to maintain the accuracy of inventory while researching and reconciling inventory discrepancies.Support sales teams in providing product information to customers.Coordinate with Supply Chain teams to assure product quality and availability.Accurately reconciling and closing of manufacturing production orders.Process the sending and receiving of outside vendor purchase orders.Monitor stock quantities and inventory data for different sites/locations, such as our manufacturing, distribution center, and tradeshow storage areas.Manage and coordinate product inventory activities, including cycle count programs and inventory balances.Initiate continuous improvement, analyzing inventory variances, researching root causes, and formulating recommendations to improve inventory accuracy.Collaborate and resource with other distribution center teams as necessary to meet business needs.What You'll Need:2 or more years of inventory control and warehouse experience.Experience with yearly or quarterly inventory audits and/or cycle counting. Daily cycle count experience preferred.WMS experience is required; SAP is preferred.Strong problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail.Strong mathematical abilities – ability to calculate decimals, fractions, weight, and percentages as well as equations and conversions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to multi-task and prioritize incoming work quickly and efficiently.MS Office experience, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Ability and willingness to obtain a forklift certification (training is provided).Skills in developing and documenting established and newly created processes is preferred.Rio Grande product knowledge is desired.Schedule: You will work a rotating weekly schedule, ~6:30 am to ~7pm Monday – Friday, 8-hour daily shifts and Open and/or close the physical building.Physical requirements: Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time. Bend, stoop, reach, twist, and walk on a regular basis throughout the entire 8-hour shift. Lift up to 20 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.Environment:Metal Free in operations areasWarehouse/ManufacturingDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.The Reward: Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine401(k) matching programPaid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidaysPaid life insurance and optional additional life insuranceLong-term and short-term disabilityFlexible spending accountPet insuranceTuition reimbursementOn-site gym and company wellness programBereavement leaveEmployee discounts at Rio GrandeLocal and national discounts on various travel and entertainmentCompetitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profitsOur associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within.The Company: Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R's, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment.Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components—both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.