Inventory Specialist

Socket.dev; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions seeks an Inventory & Technical Operations Specialist to manage inventory assets across project sites, ensure accurate tracking, and uphold chain of custody compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires travel to project locations to oversee processes, audits, and field support.

Key duties include maintaining records, reconciling assets, analyzing variances, and providing operational insights to project teams, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in inventory

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory-related experience is required.
• Experience maintaining inventory control systems and asset tracking records.
• Strong understanding of chain of custody practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and asset tracking systems.
• Receive, store, issue, and reconcile project equipment and materials.
• Establish and maintain chain of custody documentation for all assets.
• Conduct routine counts, audits, and investigations of discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and provide replenishment recommendations.
• Prepare inventory reports and status updates for leadership.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics

Asset management

Excel

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Job description

OUR COMPANY:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Inventory & Technical Operations Specialist is responsible for managing inventory assets across project sites, ensuring accurate tracking, chain of custody compliance, and inventory variance monitoring. This role serves as the primary steward of equipment and materials throughout the project lifecycle. When inventory-related activities are reduced, the position provides operational, technical, and analytical support to project teams, including inventory reporting, asset analysis, and field technology support.

This position requires regular travel to project locations to oversee inventory processes, conduct audits, and support project execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and asset tracking systems.
• Receive, store, issue, and reconcile project equipment and materials.
• Establish and maintain chain of custody documentation for all assigned assets.
• Conduct routine inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical audits.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Monitor inventory levels and provide recommendations for replenishment and allocation.
• Ensure compliance with company inventory control policies and procedures.
• Prepare inventory reports, dashboards, and status updates for project leadership.

Asset Control & Chain of Custody

• Manage asset accountability throughout transportation, deployment, storage, and recovery.
• Document transfers, assignments, and asset movements.
• Maintain audit-ready records and supporting documentation.
• Support asset recovery initiatives and disposition activities.

Inventory Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and variance data.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Develop reports and metrics related to asset utilization and inventory performance.
• Support forecasting and planning activities for upcoming projects.

Technical & Project Support

• Provide technical and operational support during project deployments when inventory responsibilities allow.
• Assist with equipment setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and logistics coordination.
• Support project teams with documentation, asset management systems, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, and Project Management teams to ensure successful project execution.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• 2+ years of inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, asset management, or related experience.
• Experience maintaining inventory control systems and asset tracking records.
• Strong understanding of chain of custody and inventory accountability practices.
• Experience conducting inventory audits and variance investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to project locations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to transport equipment as needed.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience supporting technology, telecommunications, construction, infrastructure, or field operations projects.
• Experience with inventory management software, asset tracking systems, or ERP platforms.
• Technical troubleshooting or field support experience.
• Experience analyzing inventory data and preparing operational reports.

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 50-75% based on project schedules and business needs.
• Ability to work at project sites, warehouses, and field locations for extended periods.

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws.

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor.