Inventory Specialist - Cycle Counts, FIFO & ERP

Octopi Brewing, Co; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 120 hours annually

9 paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support the Inventory Manager by maintaining accurate stock across brewery and warehouse locations. You will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure FIFO is upheld, collaborating with brewing, packaging, quality, logistics, and finance teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and attention to detail in a dynamic brewery setting, with full-time, first-shift hours and a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of inventory management, stock control, and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of cycle counting, reconciliation, variance investigation, and FIFO.
• Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems, with a strong focus on data accuracy.
• High attention to detail, and strong organization and time management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled cycle counts, stock checks, and reconciliations for finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and staging stock.
• Enter inventory transactions, transfers, receipts, and adjustments accurately and on time in SAP and our warehouse management system.
• Investigate variances and stock losses, find the root cause, and recommend corrective action.
• Keep FIFO on track and flag slow-moving, aging, or at-risk stock before it becomes a write-off.
• Reconcile materials and finished goods after production runs so records match what's physically on hand.
• Track inventory on quality or operational hold, coordinating with Quality and Warehouse teams.
• Support month-end close with stock valuation checks and audit-ready documentation.
• Build reports on stock accuracy, cycle count completion, variances, and write-offs.
• Follow safe material handling practices during all counting and inventory activities.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support the Inventory Manager by maintaining accurate stock across brewery and warehouse locations. You will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure FIFO is upheld, collaborating with brewing, packaging, quality, logistics, and finance teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and attention to detail in a dynamic brewery setting, with full-time, first-shift hours and a 40-hour workweek.