Inventory Specialist

Innovasea; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIs

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid life and disability

Job summary

Innovasea in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an Inventory Specialist to ensure accurate receipt, storage, and shipping of materials for production and orders.

You will manage inventory, perform cycle counts, and coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering and Production while using the ERP system. Forklift certification is a plus, and you’ll contribute to a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Strong inventory management understanding and ERP experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Receiving goods and in‑bounds processing.
• Managing inventory and kitting for production.
• Palletizing, crating, and shipping finished goods.
• Pick, pack and ship raw materials for orders.
• ERP system tasks for inventory management and kitting.
• Inspect and quality check incoming materials as necessary.
• Coordinate materials and consolidate shipments on sales orders.
• Track and organize items on BOMs for shipment.
• Store materials in organized fashion and perform cycle counts.
• Investigate discrepancies and propose procedural fixes.
• Unloading and loading palletized goods; forklift certified preferred.
• Support purchasing/engineering/production relationships.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Forklift experience

Job description

Inventory Specialist | Baton Rouge, Louisiana

INNOVASEA | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Ready to join a passionate team committed to a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats.

When you work at Innovasea, you join a group of over 250 employees committed to our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation and stewardship. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of an organization relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for an Inventory Specialist to join our team. The Inventory Specialist will report to has a key role to ensure successful fulfillment of orders and projects from inception to completion, as well as receiving, maintaining inventory, and shipping operations at Innovasea. The candidate must exhibit a customer first attitude with excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and work in a fast-paced setting.

Key responsibilities

• Receiving goods
• Managing inventory
• Kitting for production
• Palletizing, crating, and shipping finished goods
• Pick, pack, and ship raw materials for sales orders
• Receiving, inventory management, and kitting tasks in the ERP system
• Inspect and quality check incoming materials as necessary
• Coordinating materials and consolidating shipments on sales orders
• Tracking and organizing items on BOMs for shipment
• Storing materials in organized fashion
• Working with Procurement to return non-conforming material to suppliers as required
• Cross referencing manufacturer part numbers with Innovasea stock codes to correctly identify and label incoming goods
• Completing cycle counts and physical stock counts
• Investigating and correcting inventory discrepancies, including proposing procedural changes to address causes of inventory discrepancies
• Ensuring inventory accuracy of parts, modules, assemblies, finished goods
• Unloading palletized goods during deliveries, forklift certified preferred
• Loading palletized goods at time of shipment
• Supporting office management tasks and additional duties as needed
• Must be able to establish and maintain excellent relationships with Purchasing, Engineering and Production staff

What we are looking for

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment
• Strong understanding of inventory requirements
• ERP Experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with colleagues about issues as they arise
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits of the Job

Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits that support work-life balance, health, and long-term success. This includes:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid life and disability

Innovasea is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.