Inventory Specialist

Apex Placement & Consulting; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for an Inventory Specialist in Sterling Heights, MI. The role involves managing inventory operations, optimizing storage, and ensuring accuracy in tracking and reporting. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Supply Chain or relevant experience in inventory control, and will thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment. Attractive salary and benefits package offered upon permanent hire.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Direct hire with client

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 2 years’ experience in inventory control.
• Strong inventory control background in manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Ability to track and record inventory data precisely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and perform cycle counts.
• Verify incoming shipments and ensure accurate data entry.
• Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Analysis

Inventory Control

Education

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Relevant experience in inventory control

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Are you organized, detail-driven, and ready to take control of inventory like a pro? Do you thrive on keeping things organized and running smoothly behind the scenes?

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Sterling Heights, MI looking to add an Inventory Specialist to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate inventory management by overseeing the ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of materials. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you :

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client!
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently

Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401K
• Paid vacation

What your day will look like :

• Monitor stock levels, perform cycle counts, track material movement across the warehouse and shop floor, and update inventory management systems to reflect real-time data.
• Verify daily incoming shipments against purchase orders and routing documents; ensure accurate entry of transactions into inventory systems.
• Efficiently store products in designated areas, optimize warehouse space, and update inventory systems to reflect storage changes.
• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment; confirm order accuracy against picking lists; determine optimal shipping methods and carriers; update systems accordingly.
• Conduct root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies; collaborate with management to implement procedures that reduce loss through proper handling, security, and regular audits.
• Maintain precise inventory records, generate reports, and analyze trends to identify process improvements.

What we are looking for :

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred; or a minimum of two years of relevant experience in inventory control or a similar role
• Strong background in inventory control within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to accurately count, track, and record inventory data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with inventory management systems and data analysis tools

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.

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Inventory Specialist • Sterling Heights, MI, US