Inventory Specialist

WhiteWater; Ragley (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

WhiteWater is seeking an Inventory Specialist for its Ragley, LA warehouse. You will stand up and manage inventory using NetSuite and UpKeep, coordinate replenishment, and support office buildouts.

Responsibilities include stock receiving, bin placement, demand forecasting, and regular cycle counts. Travel to other locations for audits and training may be required; forklift certification is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, accounting, or warehouse support.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite, UpKeep, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Current forklift certification required.
• Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and withstand varying weather conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the initial setup of the Ragley warehouse, including receiving and putting away initial stock, establishing bin locations, and labeling parts and storage areas.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for inventory management, including demand forecasting and reorder point analysis.
• Utilize the NetSuite Inventory Management application as well as UpKeep to track and maintain inventory levels.
• Use NetSuite to process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor inventory levels, track stock movements, and conduct regular physical inventory counts to maintain accurate records.
• Efficiently stock the warehouse with spare parts and materials, ensuring proper organization and space utilization.
• Perform periodic inventory audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective measures.
• Train and communicate standard operating procedures to operations teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies for specific projects.
• Travel as needed to other company warehouses and inventory locations for training, inventory audits, and replenishment tasks.
• Keep to assigned schedule to best support the position's workgroup and related departments.
• Serve as the Ragley Office point of contact for vendor deliveries, internal part pickups, etc.

Skills

Forklift certification

Supply chain experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Tools

NetSuite

UpKeep

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Current forklift certification required.

The Inventory Specialist is tasked with standing up and managing the inventory for our new Ragley, LA warehouse. This role involves tracking incoming and outgoing parts, ensuring the warehouse is organized, and assisting with inventory management in NetSuite and UpKeep. The Inventory Specialist will support operational part needs, initiate purchase requests for replenishment, and periodically travel to other company locations to perform inventory cycle counts and potentially replenish parts as needed. This position will also be responsible for assisting with our new office buildout.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the initial setup of the Ragley warehouse, including receiving and putting away initial stock, establishing bin locations, and labeling parts and storage areas.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for inventory management, including demand forecasting and reorder point analysis.
• Utilize the NetSuite Inventory Management application as well as UpKeep to track and maintain inventory levels.
• Use NetSuite to process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor inventory levels, track stock movements, and conduct regular physical inventory counts to maintain accurate records.
• Efficiently stock the warehouse with spare parts and materials, ensuring proper organization and space utilization.
• Perform periodic inventory audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective measures.
• Train and communicate standard operating procedures to operations teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies for specific projects.
• Travel as needed to other company warehouses and inventory locations for training, inventory audits, and replenishment tasks.
• Keep to assigned schedule to best support the position's workgroup and related departments.
• Serve as the Ragley Office point of contact for vendor deliveries, internal part pickups, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, accounting, or warehouse support required.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite, UpKeep, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is a plus.
• Prior office administration or coordination experience is a plus.
• Current forklift certification required.
• Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and withstand varying weather conditions.
• Outstanding work ethic and integrity.
• Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to balance warehouse and office priorities and quickly resolve urgent requests.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Humble and service-minded with strong interpersonal skills, focused on providing the highest level of customer service, team-oriented, and receptive to direction from all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is required.

Benefits

This position is a full-time, on-site position located in Ragley, Louisiana. The selected candidate is eligible for employer-matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances, and other benefit offerings.