Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Inventory Clerk to perform cycle counts, update inventory records, and help maintain accurate stock levels. You will collaborate with the Distribution Analyst and Inventory Control Coordinator to improve slotting and organization.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in a warehouse role with inventory responsibilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow formal counting procedures with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow counting, adjustment, and documentation procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a team, and individually with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory by performing and validating cycle counts.
• Research discrepancies and assist in product slotting and organization efforts.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems.
• Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision.
• Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates.
• Perform inventory adjustments following established processes and with supervisor approval.
• Support warehouse slotting and organization projects alongside the Distribution Analyst and/or Inventory Control Coordinator.
• Replenish picking locations as directed to support high-velocity item flow.
• Maintain clean and accurate labeling of bin and slot locations.
• Prepare areas and documentation for physical inventories.
• Utilize pallet jacks, order pickers, and, if certified, forklifts to access inventory and complete tasks.
• Contribute to warehouse KPIs by maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrink.
• Communicate clearly with team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and other leaders regarding count results and trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork with minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory by performing and validating cycle counts
• Research discrepancies and assist in product slotting and organization efforts
• Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems
• Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision
• Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates
• Perform inventory adjustments following established processes and with supervisor approval
• Support warehouse slotting and organization projects alongside the Distribution Analyst and/or Inventory Control Coordinator
• Replenish picking locations as directed to support high-velocity item flow
• Maintain clean and accurate labeling of bin and slot locations
• Prepare areas and documentation for physical inventories
• Utilize pallet jacks, order pickers, and, if certified, forklifts to access inventory and complete tasks
• Contribute to warehouse KPIs by maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrink
• Communicate clearly with team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and other leaders regarding count results and trends

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications with proficiency in MS Excel
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess basic reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow counting, adjustment, and documentation procedures
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a team, and individually with minimal supervision