Inventory Specialist

Socket.dev; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee product levels, receiving, storing and distributing duties in a warehouse setting. You will conduct weekly cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records using NetSuite, while coordinating with production and planning teams to prevent shortages and oversupply.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Strong attention to detail and a professional attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under stress and multitask effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control.
• Examine levels of supplies to determine shortages.
• Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.
• Prepare reports on inventory operations and stock levels.
• Evaluate new inventory for shipment readiness.
• Perform daily analysis to predict inventory problems.
• Order new supplies to avoid surplus or shortages.
• Verify receiving dock shipments and deliveries.
• Coordinate with Buyer/Planner and production to keep NetSuite in sync.
• Assist in supplying line with required parts for daily builds.
• Adhere to safety and handling guidelines for hazardous materials.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

An Inventory Specialist oversees product levels including, storing, receiving, and distributing processes of an organization’s products and supplies. This also includes weekly cycle counts to ensure all product match inventory tracking system. Their main duties include controlling the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking, and analyzing inventory levels and developing protocols for loss mitigation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control.


• Examine the levels of supplies, components, and raw material to determine shortages.


• Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.


• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.


• Evaluate new inventory to ensure it is ready for shipment.


• Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.


• Order new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.


• Checking Receiving Dock for shipments and deliveries.


• Working with Buyer/Planner and production manager to keep inventory up-to-date and ensuring quantities in NetSuite match actual inventory.


• Assist in supplying the line with needed part quantities for daily builds.


• Adhere to guidelines and procedures to ensure the safe handling, removal, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials.


• All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications include:

• Must be at least 18 years old.


• Associate degree


• 2+ years of previous experience or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Able to work well under stress and maintain a professional and positive attitude.


• Ability to focus on tedious tasks and see projects through to the end by breaking them down into smaller, manageable tasks.


• Extremely high attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task


• Ability to analyze information, maintain records, organize data, and use reference material to write reports.


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, but also able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and delegate tasks.


• Must be energetic, motivated, self-directed, and enthusiastic.


• Maintain a positive attitude, be goal-oriented and focused on the overall strategic picture of the organization and follow through with tasks assigned.


• Strong computer skills with everyday experience working with Microsoft products.


• Must possess a strong work ethic.


• Strong people skills, including effective communication both orally and written.


• Required to maintain confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an operational warehouse environment, with some time spent in a typical office environment. Specific job assignments may require day, evening, weekend, or holiday hours. Overtime may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, as well as handing paperwork, and computer and phone usage. Team members will be lifting objects weighing 50 lbs. or less regularly.

DIRECT REPORTS

N/A

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. DC Machine may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.

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