Inventory Specialist

Kelly Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Inventory Specialist to join a premier client’s warehouse and distribution operations. This role emphasizes accurate inventory management using SAP, along with handling shipping and receiving tasks.

The position is full-time with a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, and offers daily duties in tracking inventory, processing movements, and supporting documentation for shipments and audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse inventory control, logistics, shipping and receiving, or related field.
• Experience using SAP for inventory transactions, shipping, receiving, and adjustments.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perpetual inventory records and verify accuracy.
• Process inventory movements, transfers, adjustments, shipments, and receipts.
• Update SAP records for shipments, receipts, transfers, and reversals.
• Prepare inventory and operational reports for management.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities and schedules.
• Support training of inventory team members.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Inventory management

Shipping and receiving

Multitasking

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Kelly, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking an experienced Inventory Specialist to join a premier client’s warehouse and distribution operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong inventory management, shipping and receiving, and SAP experience.

Position Details

• Pay: $24.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Employment Type: Full-Time. DIRECT HIRE

What's a Typical Day as an Inventory Specialist?

Inventory Management & SAP

• Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records using SAP.
• Process inventory movements, transfers, adjustments, shipments, and receipts.
• Monitor inventory volume trends and report discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Verify warehouse documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare inventory and operational reports for management.
• Assist with training and supporting other inventory team members.

Shipping & Receiving

• Coordinate daily domestic and international shipping and receiving activities.
• Process inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Organize outbound inventory into scheduled truckloads.
• Prepare shipping documents, receiving paperwork, and inventory identification tags.
• Reconcile incoming shipments against purchase orders and receiving records.
• Update SAP inventory records for shipments, receipts, transfers, and reversals.
• Communicate shipment changes, cancellations, and scheduling updates to warehouse leadership.
• Monitor trailers, import containers, and scheduled pickups.

Documentation & Operations Support

• Maintain organized shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Support import documentation, permit files, and customs-related procedures.
• Coordinate receiving schedules and communicate with warehouse supervisors.
• Assist with scale room operations and verify transportation paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and inventory control procedures.

This Job Might Be an Outstanding Fit If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse inventory control, logistics, shipping and receiving, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience using SAP for inventory transactions, shipping, receiving, and inventory adjustments.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping and receiving procedures.
• Experience maintaining perpetual inventory records and reconciling discrepancies.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience with import documentation, customs procedures, or warehouse management systems is a plus.

About Kelly

Kelly connects talented people to companies in need of their skills. We’re proud to support our employees and offer opportunities to grow professionally while working with leading employers.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.