Inventory Specialist

Final Mile; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Final Mile is seeking an Inventory Specialist to handle clerical inventory duties, respond to emails/voicemails, and assist with order tracking and routing questions. The role emphasizes organization, time management, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with shipping documents. Schedule is Monday through Saturday with specific hours and a weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments to their completion and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well without direct supervision
• Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to perform general administrative duties; file, perform data entry, photocopies, etc.
• Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
• Ability to handle heavy workload and work well under pressure
• Understanding of industry documents (bill of lading, master airway bills, TSA forms, etc.)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Must be able to pass basic hazardous materials training

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming customer calls and provide detailed information
• Participate in afternoon check-in of delivery teams
• Audit inventory parts for delivery teams
• Data entry on shipment tracking
• Provide support for tracking shipments and communication progress
• Maintain files in order and as outlined in the operations procedures and policy manual
• Consistently monitor e-mail requests and provide detailed information in a timely fashion
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Can-do attitude

Strong communication

Work under pressure

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Job description

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for performing the clerical inventory duties. This candidate will respond to emails and voicemails concerning orders, issue resolution, shipment tracking, routing questions and customer requests in a timely manner. She/he must have excellent organizational skills handling files, time management and the ability to meet deadlines.

Schedule: (Off Saturday and Sunday)

Monday-Wednesday, and Friday-Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Pay:

$18.51 per hour

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming customer calls and provide detailed information
• Participate in afternoon check-in of delivery teams
• Audit inventory parts for delivery teams
• Data entry on shipment tracking
• Provide support for tracking shipments and communication progress
• Maintain files in order and as outlined in the operations procedures and policy manual
• Consistently monitor e-mail requests and provide detailed information in a timely fashion
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments to their completion and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well without direct supervision
• Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to perform general administrative duties; file, perform data entry, photocopies, etc.
• Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
• Ability to handle heavy workload and work well under pressure
• Understanding of industry documents (bill of lading, master airway bills, TSA forms, etc.)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Must be able to pass basic hazardous materials training

Skills:

• The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
• Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
• Forklift and general freight handling knowledge