Inventory Specialist

Greenworks; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Assistance with fertility treatment/ad

401k company match plan

Paid sick, personal, and vacation time

Job summary

Greenworks is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate inventory in warehouses and ERP systems. You will be the main contact for inventory issues, work cross-functionally with planning and finance, and drive process improvements with the Inventory Control Manager.

Your responsibilities include updating records, supporting cycle counts, and auditing variances, with a focus on accuracy and timely material flow across North America warehouses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years experience in an inventory control related role.
• Proven understanding of warehouse operations and inventory control processes.
• Strong analytical, root cause, and problem-solving skills using Excel, Access, or related tools.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update inventory records in all systems.
• Serve as the backup to the Inventory Lead.
• Support inventory responsibilities at all Greenworks North America warehouses.
• Support Inventory manager in managing inventory moves, discrepancies, and adjustments.
• Support inventory flow for kitting and reconditioning projects, including timely receipt of finish goods.
• Audit warehouse inventory and identify root causes of variances.
• Identify warehouse process issues and help develop work instructions to improve processes.
• Implement visual workspace standards to define inventory vs. non-inventory items.
• Coordinate with cycle count team to conduct scheduled cycle counts.
• Support physical inventory audits on a defined cadence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Excel

Access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP B1

Manhattan WMS

SAP EPW

Job description

As a rapidly growing global manufacturer of residential and commercial products, Greenworks is leading the charge toward a more powerful and sustainable future. With over 20 years of research and development, including over 1000 patents in outdoor power equipment, power tools, and lifestyle products, we’re pushing the limits of what battery technology can do to improve the quality of work and life.

osition Summary:

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory control within the warehouse and in the WMS & ERP systems. This role is responsible for problem solving inventory issues within the warehouse and ensuring that inventory levels remain accurate to support operations. They are responsible for identifying inventory control process issues and coordinating with the Inventory Control Manager to make process improvements to ensure the accuracy of inventory within all systems. This individual will be the main point of contact for warehouse operations when inventory problems arise.

This role requires cross-functional teamwork with the warehouse operations team, supply chain planning, and finance business areas to ensure overall inventory integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update inventory records in all systems
• Serve as the backup to the Inventory Lead
• Support inventory responsibilities at all Greenworks North America warehouses.
• Support Inventory manager in systematically managing inventory moves, discrepancies, and adjustments.
• Support accurate Inventory flow for kitting and reconditioning projects, to include receipt of finish goods in a timely manner.
• Audit warehouse inventory and root cause variances
• Identify warehouse process issues and support development of work instructions to improve processes
• Implement visual workspace standards to clearly define inventory vs. non-inventory items
• Coordinate with cycle count team to conduct scheduled cycle counts on a defined basis
• Support physical inventory audits on a defined cadence within company standards

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or relevant qualification
• 1-3 years’ experience in an inventory control related role
• Proven understanding of warehouse operations and inventory control processes
• Strong analytical, root cause, and problem-solving skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Access, or other related software tools.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic fast-paced, changing, and demanding work environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Working knowledge of SAP B1, Manhattan WMS, SAP EPW
• Associates Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Assistance with fertility treatment and adoption
• 401k company match plan
• Paid sick, personal, and vacation time

Greenworks will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.