Inventory Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing. The role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail, along with experience in warehouse operations. The candidate will ensure quality control and manage inventory records while supporting the production department.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tooling and parts.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing.
• Conduct data entry and prepare reports for management.
• Track materials and develop measures for late shipments.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

SAP

Excel

Tools

EPS

OA

Job description

Job Description

Location: Greenville, MI

Department: Production

Reports to: Administrative Manager

Date: January 18, 2024

Summary

Inventory Specialists maintain adequate inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to address delivery and quality issues. They also ensure daily cycle counting and support related processes. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, manage time effectively, and pay close attention to details.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Understand and be familiar with SAP.
2. Conduct data entry into various software systems.
3. Prepare reports for the management team.
4. Have knowledge of materials, their use, vendors, and lead times.
5. Support crib attendants in receiving, storing, and disbursing stock, equipment, and tools.
6. Work with purchasing to prepare requisitions based on production plans, operational needs, historical consumption, inventory, in-transit inventory, and lead times.
7. Track the arrival schedule of requested materials with buyers and vendors.
8. Develop alternative measures for late shipments.
9. Contact vendors for price quotes and secure pricing.
10. Prepare various activity reports.
11. Ensure the security of supplies, equipment, materials, and recycled products.
12. Assign inventory/stock numbers and determine storage locations.
13. Maintain records such as perpetual inventory, costs, and quantities of supplies.
14. Check incoming materials for quality and proper documentation.
15. Provide feedback on quality issues to buyers and vendors; return or exchange materials as needed.
16. Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment like forklifts and dollies.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience handling and issuing supplies in a warehouse or store operation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tooling, parts, and equipment.
• Familiarity with perpetual inventory records and purchasing processes of large manufacturers.
• Proficiency with SAP, EPS, OA, and Excel.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and graphs.
• Ability to develop work instructions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train co-workers on tool crib expectations.
• Understanding of receiving and issuing materials.
• Skill in maintaining supply records and handling materials.
• Experience issuing and receiving materials from vendors.

Organizational Culture

• Commitment to safety and following safety guidelines.
• Punctuality and a positive attitude at work.
• Focus on task completion and work performance.
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers.
• Support a positive workflow and adapt to change.
• Work with urgency when needed and support, coach, or mentor colleagues.

Physical Work Conditions

• Ability to work in hot environments.
• Operate forklifts.
• Lifting and moving aluminum wheels of various weights.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours daily.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.

*Note: This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time.