Inventory Specialist

RS Components; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Integrated Supply in Harvey, IL is seeking an on-site storeroom specialist to manage receiving, stocking, issuing and inventory accuracy. You will interface with clients to fulfill parts and inventory needs, locate stock, and use ERP systems to track inventory and orders.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and ability to follow SOPs. Flexibility for occasional Saturdays and 2nd shift hours is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and phone skills.
• Basic computer proficiency – Windows, MS Office, Inventory Management Systems.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in part identification.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all site safety and security procedures; perform tasks safely and report unsafe conditions.
• Provide professional level customer service to internal and external customers and report concerns to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and SOPs.
• Unpack purchased material, verify against packing slip/PO and enter receiving and inventory information.
• Issue materials to client; pull, stage and kit material as required.
• Place received material into storage location; tag, repack, deliver and handle as needed.
• Process returns for unused material per SOP.
• Prepare material for return to vendor and parts for repair per SOPs.
• Perform cycle counts and report stock balance discrepancies to Manager and Buyer.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP system

Job description

About Us:

RS Integrated Supply is a rapidly growing leader and global provider of comprehensive supply chain services that drive increased productivity and profitability for our clients, including: Supply Chain Services, Asset Services, Master Data Leadership SM and Technology. We currently deliver our highly focused expertise through integration at more than 220 customer sites across the North America, Europe, and Singapore.

Shift: Monday-Friday 2m-10pm (most Saturdays)

Pay: $19-$21 per hour

About the Role:

This function serves as on-site labor in the logistics area of the storeroom, including receiving, stocking, issuing, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, client interface, customer service and computer transaction entry. The focus of this position is to service the client with their parts and inventory needs including: locate stock and deliver stock items to their destination outside of storeroom upon request or per Kanban, receive stock, issue materials to client, and use systems to track inventory as well as to locate and verify inventory for the client. This position is a regular, frequent point of contact with the client and requires a strong, effective customer service capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all site Safety and Security Procedures; perform all assignments and tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe or potentially unsafe working conditions to management immediately
• Provide professional level of customer service to all internal and external customers and report customer matters and/or concerns to supervisor promptly
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures and SOPs
• Unpack purchased material, verify product against packing slip and PO and enter receiving and inventory information into the appropriate software system or systems, including any new part creation as needed
• Issue materials to client as requested; pulling, staging and kitting material as required
• Places received material into proper storage location; perform tagging, repacking, delivering and special handling as necessary
• Issue returns for unused material per SOP guidelines
• Prepare material for return to vendor and prepare parts to be shipped out for repair, per SOPs
• Perform cycle counts and report stock balance discrepancies to Manager and Buyer for resolution
• Maintain inventory accuracy by count and location; replace barcodes and process relocations in ERP system
• Verify on-hand inventory quantities to accurately identify reorder needs on every item
• Clean and organize the storeroom on a regular basis, including sweeping, scraping, etc. maintaining minimum standard required
• Support corporate initiatives and assist with any special projects assignments as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• Strong interpersonal and phone skills
• Basic computer proficiency/literacy skills – Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Inventory Management Systems
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in part identification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail oriented and well-organized
• Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication