Inventory Specialist

ASAHI BEER USA INC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Employee beer on shift

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA INC / OCTOPI BREWING in Madison, WI seeks an Inventory Specialist to support the Inventory Manager in maintaining accurate stock across brewery and warehouse locations.

You will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, ensure FIFO, and work with Brewing, Packaging, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to keep our system aligned with physical inventories. This role is full-time, first shift.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of inventory management, stock control, and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of cycle counting, reconciliation, variance investigation, and FIFO.
• Experience with ERP or inventory systems emphasizing data accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled cycle counts, stock checks, and reconciliations for finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and staging stock.
• Enter inventory transactions, transfers, receipts, and adjustments accurately in SAP and warehouse system.
• Investigate variances and stock losses, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain FIFO and flag slow-moving or at-risk stock before write-offs.
• Reconcile materials after production runs and support month-end close with stock valuation checks.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics related education

Manufacturing/Food & Beverage knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Inventory Specialist

Octopi Brewing Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING

INVENTORY SPECIALIST

If It's on the Shelf, You Know It's in the System

1st Shift | Full-Time

ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING

Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi - brewers of Asahi Super Dry - acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. Our Inventory team keeps raw materials, packaging, and finished goods accurately counted and tracked, so production and customer orders never miss a beat.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for an Inventory Specialist to support our Inventory Manager in keeping stock accurate across our brewery and warehouse locations. You'll run cycle counts, chase down variances, keep product rotating first-in, first-out, and work with teams across the building to make sure what's in our system matches what's on the floor.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT

• A detail-driven role with real impact — accurate inventory keeps production running and finance numbers right
• Variety every day — counting, investigating, reporting, and partnering with Brewing, Packaging, Quality, Logistics, and Finance
• Room to improve how we work — you'll help shape SOPs and process improvements that cut waste and discrepancies

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Complete scheduled cycle counts, stock checks, and reconciliations for finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and staging stock
• Enter inventory transactions, transfers, receipts, and adjustments accurately and on time in SAP and our warehouse management system
• Investigate variances and stock losses, find the root cause, and recommend corrective action
• Keep FIFO on track and flag slow-moving, aging, or at-risk stock before it becomes a write-off
• Reconcile materials and finished goods after production runs so records match what's physically on hand
• Track inventory on quality or operational hold, coordinating with Quality and Warehouse teams
• Support month-end close with stock valuation checks and audit-ready documentation
• Build reports on stock accuracy, cycle count completion, variances, and write-offs
• Follow safe material handling practices during all counting and inventory activities

WHAT YOU BRING

Must-haves:

• Practical understanding of inventory management, stock control, and warehouse operations
• Knowledge of cycle counting, reconciliation, variance investigation, and FIFO
• Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems, with a strong focus on data accuracy
• High attention to detail, and strong organization and time management
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-haves:

• Education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field
• Experience with inventory in manufacturing, food and beverage, FMCG, or brewery operations
• Prior warehouse, inventory, logistics, or supply chain support experience

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) eligible after 3 months, with company match — 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
• 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here
• 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)
• A free beer after shift, because you earned it

PAY & SCHEDULE

• Pay: $24.50/hr
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Full-time, non-exempt

Salary Information

$24.5 - $24.5Hourly Wage