Inventory Specialist IV

Astreya Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Astreya Inc. in Oakland, CA is seeking an Inventory Specialist IV to support the client's global network by managing vendor inventory and optimizing stock across sites.

You will learn the existing vendor base, lead negotiations, and handle daily inventory tasks to ensure accurate, timely data and supply continuity. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 8+ years of related experience, strong vendor management, data input, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• ABET: 8+ years of related experience or training.
• Proven ability to interact with vendors and customers at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and operational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Learn vendor base and identify inefficiencies to improve relationships case-by-case.
• Daily management of current vendor inventory base.
• Lead vendor negotiations.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Vendor management

Data entry

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

multitasking

Vendor relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Inventory Specialist IVApplylocations: Oakland, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0016254****What this Job Entails:****The Network Inventory Specialist IV supports the client's global network. The team's objective is to proactively manage global site locations and customer inventory vendor base. ****Scope:***** Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways* Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors****Your Roles and Responsibilities:***** Learn our existing vendor base, identify inefficiencies, and recommend opportunities to improve the individual vendor relationship in each case by case basis* Daily management of current vendor inventory base* Lead vendor negotiations* Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position****Required Qualifications/Skills:***** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 8+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience* Ability to work in a fast paced environment, and work with cross functional teams as required* Experience with vendor management* Database management experience, including data input* Strong customer service skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Proven ability to effectively interact with vendors and customers at all levels* Organizational and operational skills to manage multiple tasks at once* Self-motivated, goal oriented and team-centric* Ability to build vendor relationships with our existing global vendor base* Ability to analyze and think strategically, identify creative solutions to meet our departmental needs****Preferred Qualifications:********Physical Demand & Work Environment:***** Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing* Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment* Must be able to use a computer* Must have the ability to communicate effectively* Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers**Salary Range**$21.27 - $33.58 USD (Hourly)* *Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.** *Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.***Astreya** **offers comprehensive** **b****enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,** **including:*** Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only* Dental provided through UHC* Nationwide Vision provided by UHC* Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care* Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)* Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera* Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group* Employee Assistance Program* Wellness Days 401k Plan* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance* Short Term & Long Term Disability* Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)* Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)* Paid Holidays* Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law