Inventory Specialist

Hub Group; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Minnesota to perform clerical inventory duties, respond to emails and voicemails, and ensure timely issue resolution for orders and shipments.

The role emphasizes organization, time management, and meeting deadlines while supporting delivery teams and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to complete tasks to deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Experience with data entry and basic administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming customer calls and provide detailed information.
• Audit inventory parts for delivery teams.
• Data entry on shipment tracking and update status.
• Monitor emails and voicemails and respond promptly.
• Maintain organized files and adhere to procedures.
• Safely load/unload trailers and operate necessary equipment.
• Support tracking shipments and communicating progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Forklift knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Job description

Job DescriptionThe 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.

Job DescriptionThe 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

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About Us Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com .