Inventory Specialist

Alta Equipment Group; Avon (OH); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Alta Equipment Group in Avon, OH is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage purchasing and physical inventory flow at the Avon branch. You will ensure accuracy, support procurement and accounting teams, and drive continuous improvements in inventory processes.

You will forecast needs, monitor levels, oversee shipping/receiving, and maintain ERP data with strong analytical reporting. Strong communication and independent work capability are essential for success in this role.

Competenze

• Minimum High School or equivalent degree.
• An Associate degree or technical certifications are preferred.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Business Operations, or Logistics is preferred.
• Two to four years of work experience with strong performance and reliability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound planning, organizing, and execution skills.
• Computer savvy with MS Word and Excel; ability to learn other programs.
• Ability to work independently with varying levels of supervision.
• ERP experience is preferred.

Mansioni

• Forecast inventory needs and order parts to maintain optimal levels.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyze demand, and apply management strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day shipping and receiving operations.
• Manage cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or high-demand items and recommend actions.
• Maintain accurate locations, item data, and ERP stocking parameters.
• Track inventory metrics: accuracy, turns, stockouts, fill rate, excess.
• Stay aware of market trends, prices, and delivery conditions.

Conoscenze

Forecasting

Inventory management

Shipping & receiving

Cycle counting

Inventory accuracy

Vendor sourcing

ERP experience

Reporting

Excel

Communication

Planning

Independence

Formazione

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Supply Chain degree

Technical certifications

Strumenti

ERP system

MS Word

MS Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The Inventory Specialist position for the Avon, OH branch provides both purchasing and physical management of all inventories coming into the facility and manages all outgoing project material. The position will have dual accountability. Inventory accuracy and management deliverables will serve the procurement/accounting teams.

Primary Duties:

• Forecasting parts inventory needs and ordering parts inventory to maintain optimal levels.
• Monitoring inventory levels, analyzing demand patterns and implementing inventory management strategies to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses.
• Oversee day-to-day shipping and receiving processes and personnel.
• Manage and oversee cycle counting, and inventory accuracy.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, excess, and high-demand inventory and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations, item information, and stocking parameters within the ERP system.
• Establish and monitor key inventory metrics including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, stockouts, fill rate, and excess inventory.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.

• Identifying new domestic vendors fordirects purchasing programs.

• Become proficient with the use of our inventory management process and system

• Develops and maintains inventory databases.

• Drive corrective action for inventory discrepancy resolution.

• Refining analytics, streamlining efficiency, and enforcing discipline.
• Create Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Business reports; key focus areas include Budget & Forecast, On-Time Order Fulfillment and Inventory Tracking.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum High School or equivalent degree. Associates degree or technical certifications preferred.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Business Operations, or Logistics preferred.
• Two to four years work experience demonstrating strong performance, reliability, and desire to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound planning, organizing, and execution skills.
• Computer savvy, comfortable in MS Word and Excel with the ability to learn other programs.
• Ability to work independently with varying levels of supervision
• Experience in ERP is preferred