Inventory & Distribution Specialist

HP; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

HP is seeking a Materials & Distribution Associate to manage inventory, shipping, and receiving on-site with a strong focus on data-driven optimization. The role requires independent handling of complex transactional tasks and delivering specialized reports for leadership.

The position emphasizes process improvement, supplier performance monitoring, and mentorship of lower-level staff, contributing to departmental efficiency and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or commensurate experience.
• Typically 6–8 years of related work experience in procurement, supply chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Controls inventory, shipping, receiving, storing and distributing materials and equipment.
• Delivers specialized reports for exempt-level employees.
• Leads analytical activities for inventory reductions and materials improvements.
• Monitors supplier performance and communicates issues to relevant parties.

Skills

Inventory Control

Data Analysis

Material Requirements Planning

Procurement

Production Planning

Supply Chain

Lean Manufacturing

Warehouse

Purchasing

Enterprise Resource Planning

KPIs

Shipping & Receiving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

HP is seeking a Materials & Distribution Associate to manage inventory, shipping, and receiving on-site with a strong focus on data-driven optimization. The role requires independent handling of complex transactional tasks and delivering specialized reports for leadership.

The position emphasizes process improvement, supplier performance monitoring, and mentorship of lower-level staff, contributing to departmental efficiency and operational excellence.