Inventory Specialist – Process Improvement & Cycle Counts

Henderson Products, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is seeking an Inventory Specialist to establish and manage inventory control processes across Henderson locations and champion service parts fulfillment. The role requires strong analytical skills and deep understanding of Henderson’s processes.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to improve inventory accuracy, drive improvements in stock levels, and lead initiatives including annual physical inventories and digital transformation of inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
• 1-2 years of experience with an ERP software is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Results-driven mindset focused on serving external and internal customers.
• Operations background with knowledge of order management from scheduling to delivery to end customer.
• Ability to analyze problems, categorize and simplify complex issues to deliver incremental improvement.
• Accuracy and detail oriented.
• Team oriented, working with other employees across the company to accomplish daily tasks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive change.
• Competent with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, handheld devices, and other tech resources.

Responsibilities

• Establish controls to achieve and maintain inventory accuracy goals.
• Organize and lead annual Physical Inventory events.
• Coordinate and perform strategic cycle counts and process adjustments.
• Optimize flow of materials through all operations with inventory controls and efficient transport methods.
• Identify and manage stocking locations and quantities of high-volume service parts.
• Analyze order fulfillment style, stocking levels, and storage locations of stocked parts.
• Review E&O lists and work with Engineering to manage excess/obsolete parts.
• Collaborate with departments to analyze overall inventory value and support reductions.
• Utilize business process flow and operations knowledge to implement improvements.
• Lead the digital transformation of inventory management.

Skills

Communication skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is seeking an Inventory Specialist to establish and manage inventory control processes across Henderson locations and champion service parts fulfillment. The role requires strong analytical skills and deep understanding of Henderson’s processes.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to improve inventory accuracy, drive improvements in stock levels, and lead initiatives including annual physical inventories and digital transformation of inventory management.