Inventory Specialist

Cogent Analytics - LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Inventory Specialist to join their team in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves overseeing the Shipping & Receiving team, managing inventory levels, and ensuring accurate documentation for orders. The ideal candidate will have experience in fasteners or related manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in CAD drawing interpretation. Join a company known for its reliability and commitment to customer satisfaction, and play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in fasteners or related manufacturing is essential.
• Proficiency in ordering systems and Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate Picking Tickets with CAD drawings for all orders.
• Supervise Shipping & Receiving team to ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage steel inventory and coordinate restocking with Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to Read CAD Drawings

Experience with Manufacturing Machinery

Education

High School Diploma

Industry Experience in Fasteners

Tools

Ordering/Invoicing Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a trusted and established manufacturer and distributor of high-quality fasteners, serving a wide range of industries from its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. Known for its reliability, product expertise, and commitment to customer satisfaction, the company offers an extensive inventory of standard and specialty fasteners, including hex bolts, anchor bolts, U-bolts, timber bolts, and custom-fabricated studs and rods. With all products available in a variety of materials and finishes, the company prides itself on its in-house capabilities and quick turnaround times. Focused on operational efficiency and service excellence, our client is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Inventory Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and print Picking Tickets with CAD drawings for all orders.
• Guide Shipping & Receiving team on distribution order fulfillment.
• Maintain accuracy in Purchase Order (PPO) processing and Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring complete documentation and tracking.
• Supervise Shipping & Receiving team (3 employees) to ensure on-time order fulfillment and delivery.
• Manage steel inventory, including grading using Steel Certifications to ensure proper stock allocation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate restocking with the Production Manager.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliveries, including scheduling freight (BOLs) and coordinating routes with the local driver.
• Directly oversee Shipping & Receiving staff and a skilled machinery operator.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Maintain open communication to quickly resolve inventory and delivery issues.

Qualifications:

• Industry experience in fasteners or related manufacturing
• Proficiency in ordering/invoicing systems, Microsoft Office, and data entry
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing machinery
• Knowledge of Steel Certifications for accurate grading and inventory allocation

$20 - $30 an hour

The above pay is based on experience