Inventory Specialist

Octopi Brewing, Co; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 120 hours annually

9 paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support the Inventory Manager by maintaining accurate stock across brewery and warehouse locations. You will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure FIFO is upheld, collaborating with brewing, packaging, quality, logistics, and finance teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and attention to detail in a dynamic brewery setting, with full-time, first-shift hours and a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Description

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