Inventory Specialist

The Jay Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company discretionary match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holiday Hours

Personal Paid Time-Off

Weekly Pay

Job summary

The Jay Group in Houston, TX is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage and oversee warehouse inventory processes. You will ensure accurate stock levels, track products, and support cycle counts daily to maintain inventory integrity.

Responsibilities include overseeing receipts, adjustments, movements, and regular audits; analyzing data for trends; generating reports; and cooperating with the IC team. A High School Diploma and 3–5 years in a similar role are required; forklift certification is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of inventory control experience.
• Forklift or warehouse equipment certification preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment is a plus.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory transactions such as receipts, adjustments, and movements.
• Coordinate and maintain proper storage of inventory to prevent damage, loss, or deterioration.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, stock discrepancies, and potential issues.
• Generate and review inventory reports, and provide insights on inventory performance.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Develop and implement processes for better inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Complete daily cycle count tasks and meet special count requests.
• Reconcile discrepancies including SKU changes after counts.
• Verify lots/expiration information and pull products from active picking locations.
• Report large/unusual discrepancies to IC team with supporting documentation.
• Participate in physical inventories, including weekends.
• Operate warehouse equipment; overtime during peak season.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong typing

Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Warehouse equipment (cherry picker, forklifts)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston TX DC - Houston, TX 77040SUMMARY An Inventory Specialist position is available at Jay Group in Houston, TX. They are is responsible for managing and overseeing the inventory process within the company. The role ensures inventory levels within the warehouse are accurate, products are tracked efficiently, and stock is maintained at optimal levels. Inventory Specialists manage and organize regular physical counts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee inventory transactions such as receipts, adjustments, and movements.
• Help coordinate and maintain proper storage of inventory to prevent damage, loss, or deterioration.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, stock discrepancies, and potential issues.
• Generate and review inventory reports, and provides insights on inventory performance.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Develop and implement processes for better inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Completes daily cycle count tasks generated by the system in our clean warehouse.
• Complete special count requests as needed.
• Upon completion of counts, determine if there are discrepancies and reconcile the differences as needed including sku changes.
• Verify lots/expiration information and pull products from active picking locations as needed.
• Report large/unusual discrepancies to the IC team for further resolution via email providing supporting documentation regarding the issue(s) found.
• Participate in physical inventories. Inventories may take place after scheduled hours including weekends.
• Operates warehouse equipment (cherry picker, forklifts) to perform daily duties.
• You will be required to work overtime as business needs require, especially during our peak season in November and December.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a higher-level inventory control position required.
• Forklift or warehouse equipment certification is preferred.
• Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment a plus.
• Strong typing skills with a focus on data accuracy and attention to detail while entering data.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel) a plus.

About Jay Group:

Jay Group is an industry-leading provider of warehouse inventory management, ecommerce fulfillment, transportation, and specialty packaging services. For over 55 years, some of the world’s most trusted and well-known brands have relied on Jay Group to ensure their product is delivered accurately and on time. Jay Group manages the back-end details of parcel and B2B fulfillment so that clients can focus on growing their brands and businesses.

Benefits:

• 401K with company discretionary match
• Bus discount Program
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holiday Hours
• Personal Paid Time-Off
• Plum Benefits
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation
• Vision Insurance
• Volunteer Community Service hours paid by JG.
• Weekly Pay

What does it take to be a Jay Group Team Member?

Uphold Jay Group Core Values

• Make it Possible: We happily and skillfully remove barriers to success for our clients and our employees.
• Drive to Innovate: We have a relentless drive to innovate, simplify and continually improve.
• We Win Together: We recognize that our success depends on our collective genius and that we succeed when our clients succeed.
• Built on Trust: We live our legacy of being open, honest, ethical, and genuine.

Have a proactive and self-motivated work style. Enjoy working independently with strong attention to detail.

Must be willing to submit a background check.

Ability to work legally in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Join our team!