Inventory Coordinator

Essex Brownell; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Brownell is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to maintain precise inventory records and support daily stock activities. The role involves processing RMAs, auditing inventory, and resolving discrepancies across Operations, Customer Service, and related teams.

Ideal candidates will have experience in inventory management, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach to improvements and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Previous inventory, warehouse, distribution, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and researching discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on issues.
• Experience with an ERP or inventory management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and support day-to-day inventory activities.
• Process RMAs and inventory returns.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Investigate inventory variances and identify potential causes.
• Assist with inventory adjustments and corrections as needed.
• Work with warehouse personnel to verify product quantities and locations.
• Review inventory transactions to identify errors or inconsistencies.
• Communicate inventory issues to appropriate departments.
• Assist with improving inventory processes and accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory activities.
• Perform other inventory and operations duties as assigned.

Skills

Process RMAs

Inventory returns

Discrepancy research

Inventory audits

Adjustments and corrections

Warehouse coordination

Data/documentation

Review transactions

Interdepartmental communication

Month-end/Year-end support

Education

Inventory experience

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting day-to-day inventory activities. This role will process RMAs, research and resolve inventory discrepancies, conduct inventory audits, and work closely with Operations, Customer Service, and other departments to ensure inventory accuracy.

skills And Abilities Required

• Process and track RMAs and inventory returns.
• Research and assist with resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Investigate inventory variances and identify potential causes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Assist with inventory adjustments and corrections as needed.
• Work with warehouse personnel to verify product quantities and locations.
• Review inventory transactions to identify errors or inconsistencies.
• Communicate inventory issues and discrepancies to appropriate departments.
• Assist with improving inventory processes and accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory activities.
• Perform other inventory and operations duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Required

• Previous inventory, warehouse, distribution, or administrative experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and researching discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on issues.
• Experience with an ERP or inventory management system preferred.

Scope Of Duties And Responsibilities

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.