Inventory Specialist

Description The Drexel Way: We don't just sell lumber; we Supply. Happiness. Drexel is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we've been a Top Workplace every year since 2011. Why? Because we hire for heart and train for skill. When you join Team Blue, you aren't just a team member - you're an owner. The Mission: As our Inventory Specialist, you aren't just checking boxes; you're the Guardian of Inventory Accuracy. Serving as a primary safeguard of our inventory integrity, you bridge the gap between administrative accuracy and physical yard operations. You ensure real-time stock levels are 100% accurate, active, and available. We're looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional with a winning attitude to optimize our inventory control systems and improve operational efficiency. Defining the Role: Inventory Auditing & Accuracy: Maintain real-time inventory accuracy by conducting regularly scheduled cycle counts and routine yard walks for special order items. Process Supervision: Oversee and enforce best practices in receiving, stock rotation, and loading correct amounts for customer deliveries and purchases. Data & System Maintenance: Manage storage spaces based on set min/max parameters, communicate product changes, and maintain clean Special Order (S.O.) and Negative on Hand reports. Administrative & Documentation: Meticulously process, comprehend, and fill out paperwork, including invoices and reports, utilizing strong computer and mathematical skills. Yard Operations & Material Handling: Assist customers with loading lumber and building materials into personal vehicles, convey materials using forklifts or dollies, and assist with deliveries (clean driving record required). Problem-Solving & Leadership: Drive creative, root-cause problem-solving for inventory discrepancies, foster a strong culture of accountability, and assist with onboarding and motivating new team members. What Success Looks Like: Performance is measured by your direct impact on yard velocity and inventory health: Inventory Accuracy Rate: The percentage of physical stock matching real-time system levels through cycle counts. Report Cleanliness: Resolution rate and cycle time for clearing Negative on Hand and Special Order (S.O.) discrepancy reports. Root-Cause Resolution: Reduction of recurring inventory errors and total line-item variance. The Drexel Advantage: The Wealth-Builder (Ownership) ESOP Shares: We don't just work here; we own the place. You'll earn a real stake in the company's success. Profit Sharing: When Drexel wins, our team wins. 401k: A solid foundation for your long-term retirement goals. Health & Well-Being Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family "weather-proof." Fitness Reimbursements: Annual funds dedicated to your physical health and family activities. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support when life gets complex. Life & Legacy Immediate Paid Time Off: Start with Holiday and Vacation pay from day one. Scholarship Program: We're invested in the next generation—educational support for the children of our team members. Annual Charity Match: We'll double your impact on the causes you care about most. The "Drexel" Lifestyle Birthday PTO: A paid day off to celebrate you. Product Discounts: Special pricing on the high-quality materials we sell. Plus More: A constant stream of "fun little perks" that make the yard a great place to be. PM85 #J-18808-Ljbffr Drexel Building Supply, Inc.