Inventory Specialist

SMS group Inc; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the Job training

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid vacation after 90 days

Paid holidays

401K with a company match

Paid uniforms, PPE

Apprenticeship program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group Inc, Gary, Indiana, is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support procurement, supplier communications, and accurate stock management. You will manage Min, Max, and ROP fields, coordinate with requestors, and ensure parts are delivered on schedule at negotiated prices and to quality standards.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in inventory roles, strong organizational and math skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as inventory specialist or similar role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Reading/Writing literacy as required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Consistent time management.
• Follows all purchasing guidelines manual.
• Familiar with electronic requisitions approval process, electronic filing, scanning.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and bills of materials.

Responsibilities

• Contact vendors for quotes, follow-ups, acknowledgements, status updates.
• Inventory management.
• Manage Min, Max, and ROP fields in GSS.
• Coordinate with requestors regarding deviations and sourced substitution to ensure they meet form, fit and function.
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Follows up on open and past due orders, maintains and manages order acknowledgements, assists in accounts payable discrepancies.
• Creates demand in ordering system, updates routers, order forms, data entry.
• Sources parts by Mfg #, parts #, drawing/blueprints and/or reverse engineers custom made parts to specifications.

Skills

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Reading/Writing

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritize tasks

Blueprint reading

Purchasing guidelines

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inventory Specialist

SMS group Inc, Gary, Indiana, United States

About this position

Inventory Specialist

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion.

The right candidate will

• Contact vendors for quotes, follow-ups, acknowledgements, status updates
• Inventory management
• Manage Min, Max, and ROP fields in GSS
• Coordinate with requestors regarding deviations and sourced substitution to ensure they meet form, fit and function
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company
• Follows up on open and past due orders, maintains and manages order acknowledgements, assists in accounts payable discrepancies
• Creates demand in ordering system, updates routers, order forms, data entry
• Sources parts by Mfg #, parts #, drawing/blueprints and/or reverse engineers custom made parts to specifications

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience as inventory specialist or similar role
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Reading/Writing skills (literacy) as required
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills
• Must be organized
• Prioritize own tasks
• Consistent time management
• Follows all purchasing guidelines manual
• Familiar with Electronic requisitions approval process, electronic filing, scanning
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and bills of materials

What we offer

• On the Job training
• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days
• Paid vacation after 90 days
• Paid holidays
• 401K with a company match
• Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
• Apprenticeship program for Millwright and Machinist - company paid!
• Tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.