Inventory Specialist

Socket.dev; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Florence, KY is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Clerk to receive, inspect, label, and store incoming shipments, while using inventory software to track stock and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities include conducting stock audits, resolving discrepancies, monitoring levels, and generating management reports. Coordination with purchasing and logistics helps ensure timely restocking and warehouse organization.

Qualifications

• Accurate data entry and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with stock control and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming shipments.
• Use software and databases to record new items and track movements.
• Conduct physical stock counts and compare with records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies found during audits.
• Monitor stock levels and report low or excessive stock.
• Generate reports on inventory levels and movements for management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Physical Stamina

Communication Skills

Tools

Inventory software

Databases

Office technology

Job description

$19.75 Hourly

Florence, KY

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Receiving and Storage: Accept, inspect, label, and store incoming shipments and supplies.

Inventory Tracking: Use software and databases to record new items, track items that come in and go out, and update inventory records regularly.

Stock Audits: Conduct physical counts of inventory to compare with records and identify any discrepancies.

Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve any issues or inaccuracies found during audits.

Level Monitoring: Watch stock levels and report when items are running low or when there are too many.

Reporting: Generate reports on inventory levels, movements, and discrepancies for management.

Organization: Maintain a clean and organized storage area to make items easy to find and retrieve.

Coordination: Communicate with other departments, such as purchasing or logistics, to arrange for restocking or timely delivery of products.

Key Skills and Qualities

Attention to Detail: Crucial for accurate data entry and reconciliation of inventory counts.

Organizational Skills: Needed to manage stockrooms and keep records tidy.

Computer Proficiency: Ability to use inventory management software, databases, and other office technology.

Physical Stamina: Often required to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds in a warehouse environment.

Communication Skills: To report issues and coordinate with other teams.

Marginal Functions:

1. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes.
2. Provides backup support to material handling operators as needed.
3. Participate in meetings regarding facility layout, process flow, inventory profiles etc.
4. Operate material handling equipment as required to complete job functions.