Inventory Specialist

The Jay Group, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jay Group, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage and optimize inventory in our Lancaster warehouse. You will oversee receipts, movements, and cycle counts to keep stock accurate and readily available.

Responsibilities include audits, generating reports, analyzing discrepancies, and coordinating with the IC team. You will operate cherry pickers and forklifts and may work outside regular hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Must have strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with inventory control systems and audits.
• Proficient in reading inventory reports and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of Excel and basic Microsoft applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory transactions such as receipts, adjustments, and movements.
• Coordinate storage to prevent damage, loss, or deterioration.
• Analyze data to identify trends, stock discrepancies, and issues.
• Generate and review inventory reports to provide insights on performance.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3-5 years inventory control experience

Tools

Excel

Inventory Software

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Forklift certification

Job description

SUMMARY

An Inventory Specialist 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.

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.

You will be required to work overtime as business needs require, especially during our peak season in November and December.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Strong ability to read and understand inventory reports, product documentation, and operating procedures, as well as accurately document inventory data and communicate clearly in written form. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders, both within and outside the company. Ability to communicate and follow instructions related to Safety, Quality, and Performance.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for inventory calculations, stock counts, and adjustments. With the ability to calculate and understand percentages, ratios, averages in all units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Be able to assess inventory data, identify discrepancies, and determine effective solutions. The ability to think critically and logically is essential in troubleshooting inventory issues, analyzing trends, and making decisions to maintain accurate stock levels.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Previous experience with knowledge of the Internet, Inventory Software, and Warehouse Management Systems is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description, like all job descriptions, is not 100% inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the position. Jay Group reserves the right to alter and add to these responsibilities to meet the changing needs of the Company.