Inventory Specialist

UW Solutions; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Louisville, KY to maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and audits. The role collaborates with warehouse operations, production, planning, and supply chain teams to improve controls and efficiency.

The position requires 1–4 years in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team; forklift certification is required for material movements in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 1–4 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Use Epicor to process cycle counts and review inventory.
• Ensure material issues, job completion reports, and receipts match.
• Cycle count raw materials, packaging, finished goods daily.
• Analyze variances between system and actual counts.
• Improve inventory accuracy with coating line teams.
• Maintain proper material locations and locate misclassified items.
• Report discrepancies weekly to supervision.
• Support safety rules and keep warehouse neat.
• Operate forklift with proper certification.
• Assist stocking to manage supply levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma, some college

Tools

Epicor software

Forklift operation

Job description

UW Interco, LLC Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com.

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall decor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Summary

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations. This role ensures inventory records align with physical stock by identifying, analyzing, and resolving inventory variances. The Inventory Specialist works closely with warehouse operations, production, planning, and supply chain teams to improve inventory control processes and support operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Epicor software to process cycle counts, review on-hand inventory, current activity, and past activity.
• Ensure that material issued, job completion reports, and manufacturing receipts match.
• Cycle counts raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and nonconforming materials daily per schedule.
• Analyze variances between system and actual counts.
• Work with coating line supervisors and team members to improve inventory accuracy.
• Ensure materials are in proper locations. Conducts searches to locate misclassified inventory.
• Report discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged products to supervision - published weekly.
• Communicate and develop process enhancements as needed (performs root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommends process improvements to eliminate them).
• Additional Responsibilities: Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly warehouse appearance.
• Ability to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures and guidelines.
• Conform to all quality and safety procedures.
• Perform department related project activity that may include investigating, analyzing, formulating possible solutions, documenting processes, and communicating
• Accurately count, verify, and record all receipts within a reasonable timeframe.
• Notify appropriate departments of products received and efficiently organize.
• Put away and move inventory so the system accurately displays its location.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with safety and security policies and ensure the safekeeping of all warehouse inventory and equipment.
• Operate forklift with proper certification only and in accordance with safety policies.
• Verify all product movements are accompanied by the appropriate authorization and documentation.
• Assist with stocking to effectively manage supply levels and on-hand products.
• Outline daily tasks and prioritize tasks to meet customer deadlines.
• Productive customer relationships through effective communication.
• Critical thinking to envision and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrates great attention to detail; must be well-organized.
• Excels in a team-oriented environment.
• Versatile, confident, and disciplined work ethic.
• Competency in basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.

Personal Attributes and Experience

• High School, some college.
• 1-4 years preferably in the Manufacturing industry.
• Productive customer relationships through effective communication.
• Critical thinkers that envision and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrates great attention to detail; must be well-organized.
• Excels in a team-oriented environment.
• Versatile, confident, and disciplined work ethic.
• Competency in basic computer skills.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment and throughout facility areas. The employee may work near moving machinery, energized equipment, elevated work areas, and other production hazards. Noise levels may be loud, and required personal protective equipment must be worn. Computer work is also required for planning, documentation, and communication. This position requires personnel to:

• Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle tools, equipment, and controls.
• Occasionally sit for planning, documentation, and computer work.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and use team lifting or mechanical assistance for heavier items in accordance with company policy.
• Have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision sufficient to perform the work safely, including the ability to adjust focus.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.