Inventory Specialist

Verst; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Verst in Florence, KY is seeking an inventory clerk to support warehouse operations. The role focuses on receiving, labeling, storing, and tracking stock using inventory software and databases.

You'll perform regular stock counts, investigate discrepancies, monitor levels, and prepare reports for management. The position requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management and stock control.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Strong data entry and accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming shipments.
• Record items using inventory software and databases.
• Perform physical stock counts and reconcile with records.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Monitor stock levels and report low or excess inventory.
• Generate inventory reports for management.
• Maintain organized storage areas.
• Coordinate restocking with purchasing or logistics.
• Provide backup support to material handling operators.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Physical Stamina

Communication Skills

Tools

Inventory management software

Databases

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.