Inventory Specialist

BMZ USA, INC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BMZ USA, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to keep production running by managing material flow, replenishing mini-markets, and executing accurate inventory and WIP transactions in QuickBooks.

The role ensures availability of components across warehouse, production, quality, and engineering areas, maintains 5S standards, and supports cycle counts and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in inventory control.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics or material handling.
• Proficiency with computers and inventory systems; QuickBooks or D365 preferred.
• Must have forklift and pallet jack experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to support inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock mini-markets and bins.
• Perform accurate WIP movements in QuickBooks.
• Move materials between warehouse, production, quality and engineering areas.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and support reconciliation.
• Adhere to 5S standards and safety protocols.
• Assist with receiving, shipping, put-away and pallet organization.

Skills

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

D365

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Kanban / lean

WIP transactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in supply chain management (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

D365

Job description

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 anyemployeeor applicant fore