Inventory Specialist

BMZ USA, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BMZ USA, Inc. seeks an Inventory Specialist to keep production flowing by managing material flow, replenishing mini-markets, and recording inventory and WIP transactions. You will execute moves in QuickBooks and ensure accurate inventory across warehouse operations.

The role requires at least 2 years in inventory control, proficiency with QuickBooks, and strong attention to detail. Candidates should be comfortable with warehouse tasks, safety protocols, and lean practices in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of inventory control experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or material handling environment required.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience using computer-based inventory management systems; QuickBooks or D365 preferred.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with kanban and mini-market systems, or lean manufacturing.
• Experience with WIP transactions, component staging, or production support roles.
• Prior work in regulated or quality-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to support inventory accuracy and efficient order fulfillment.
• Monitor inventory levels including replenishment from production and restocking mini-markets.
• Perform accurate Work-In-Progress movements and transactions in QuickBooks inventory systems.
• Transfer raw materials, components, and finished goods between warehouse, production, quality, and engineering areas.
• Monitor component stock levels, identify shortages, and communicate replenishment needs to prevent delays.
• Maintain organized and labeled bins in mini-markets and production lines with correct quantities and part numbers.
• Complete inventory moves in QuickBooks to support inventory integrity.
• Perform routine cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and support reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Coordinate closely with assembly line workers and production supervisors.
• Adhere to 5S standards; keep aisles clean; remove trash; support safe warehouse operations.
• Assist with receiving, shipping, put-away, pallet organization, and other daily tasks.
• Adhere to plant safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by Logistics Supervisor.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

WMS systems

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

D365

ERP systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Specialist keeps production running by managing material flow, replenishing mini-markets, and completing accurate inventory and WIP transactions. This role executes inventory and WIP transactions to QuickBooks, maintains accurate mini-market replenishment, and ensures production has the components required to operation without interruption. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensures the integrity of inventory transactions across warehouse operations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Specialist keeps production running by managing material flow, replenishing mini-markets, and completing accurate inventory and WIP transactions. This role executes inventory and WIP transactions to QuickBooks, maintains accurate mini-market replenishment, and ensures production has the components required to operation without interruption. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensures the integrity of inventory transactions across warehouse operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with internal teams to support inventory accuracy and efficient order fulfillment
• Monitor inventory levels to include filling empty bins from production, returning them to designated locations, and restocking mini-markets with required components
• Perform accurate Work-In-Progress movements and transactions in QuickBooks inventory systems
• Transfer raw materials, components, and finished goods between warehouse, production, quality, and engineering areas
• Monitor component stock levels, identify shortages, and communicate replenishment needs to prevent production delays
• Maintain organized and properly labeled bins in the mini-markets and production lines, ensuring all bins have the correct quantities and part numbers
• Complete all required inventory moves in QuickBooks with accuracy to support inventory integrity
• Perform routine cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and support reconciliation of discrepancies
• Coordinate closely with assembly line workers and production supervisors
• Remove trash, maintain clean aisles, sweep, and support 5S standards across the warehouse and production areas
• Assist with receiving, shipping, put-away, pallet organization, and other daily warehouse tasks as needed
• Adhere to plant safety protocols and wear required PPE
• Other duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned by Logistics Supervisor or designated representative

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant inventory control experience is required
• High School Graduate or GED required; associate’s degree in supply chain management preferred
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or material handling environment required
• Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products
• Experience using computer-based inventory management systems is required; Quickbooks or D365 preferred
• Forklift and pallet jack experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to follow established processes.
• Familiarity with kanban and mini-market systems, or lean manufacturing
• Experience with WIP transactions, component staging, or production support roles
• Prior work in regulated or quality-controlled manufacturing environment

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers, handle, or grasp; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. Vision abilities required. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working hours are an 8-hour shift between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm EST., Monday through Friday; 8-hour shift with occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required. The noise levels in some manufacturing facilities frequently may exceed the normal dBA. Work conditions may include elevated noise levels requiring hearing protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to some mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.

The employee may be required to wear safety glasses and possibly hearing protection, as well as proper grounding equipment to eliminate the chance of electro-static discharge.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.

BMZ USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.