Inventory Data Specialist

Inventory Data Specialist

Distribution Center - Enid, OK 73701

Overview

Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Admin - Clerical

Description

Assists Inventory Manager in maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring data integrity across multiple sites, and supporting purchasing activities to maintain optimal stock levels. This role bridges inventory control, data analysis, and procurement coordination to support efficient operations, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains and updates inventory records across PT's multi-site inventory systems at elevated levels of accuracy.

Monitors cycle count results.

Processes inventory adjustments as needed.

Researches and performs root cause analysis and analyzes variances.

Assists in providing corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.

Participates in routine audits and reconciliation to ensure alignment between system data and physical inventory.

Investigates discrepancies and implements corrective actions.

Maintains inventory-related reports and KPI measurements for reporting inventory performance at all sites.

Assists in generating and tracking purchase orders based on demand and reordering parameters, monitors supplier lead times, delivery schedules, and order status.

Communicates with vendors regarding order updates, discrepancies, and delivery issues in support of the supply chain team.

Helps maintain vendor data, pricing, and product information within operations system.

Supports sourcing activities and cost analysis when needed.

Supervisory responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

There are no certificates, licenses, or registrations required.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit while using hands to operate the computer and ten-key; and is frequently required to use speech and hearing to communicate in person or by phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer data input and the ability to adjust focus for analyzing printed data/reports.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is done in a fairly open office with several people. The office is noisy at times due to the high volume of traffic and telephone calls.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred plus two years office experience, preferred, with a background in data administration, or supply chain operations. Must be highly organized with ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Experience with general inventory accounting, physical inventory processes, and basic analytical and root-cause analysis methodologies preferred.

Language skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to use effective communication skills to work with cross-functionally aligned departments.

Mathematical skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trend analysis and statistical analysis. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Skills and competencies

Must have strong analytical and practical critical thinking skills, high attention to detail and data accuracy, ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, effective communication and organizational skills. This position will deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Must have the ability to interpret data, identify errors, and recommend corrective actions.

Computer skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and willingness and ability to learn new computer software as needed.