Lead Inventory Specialist

Kelly Services; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Lead Inventory Specialist in Boulder for a company-wide physical inventory project. You will guide a six-person team, organize counts across four buildings, and ensure stock records stay accurate.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accurate data management, and coordinating with the SAP system while aiming to resolve discrepancies and improve storage and stock rotation practices.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of hands-on inventory control or warehouse experience.
• Prior experience leading, training, or coordinating a team.
• Experience with physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP or warehouse management system; SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a wall-to-wall physical inventory across four buildings.
• Assign work, train, and support six inventory counters throughout the project.
• Lead cycle counts, verify results, and research differences between physical stock and system records.
• Catalog inventory and maintain accurate data in the inventory system.
• Help the team work through updates to a new SAP system.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipment records against physical inventory.
• Prepare stock movement and discrepancy reports for operations leadership.
• Work with management to improve storage, ordering, and stock rotation practices.

Skills

Inventory control

Team leadership

SAP experience

RF scanners

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Supply chain education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kelly® is hiring an experienced Lead Inventory Specialist for a company-wide physical inventory project in Boulder. You’ll guide a team of six inventory counters as they count and catalog stock across four nearby buildings. This is a hands‑on lead role for someone who knows how to organize a thorough count, resolve discrepancies, and keep inventory records accurate.

Location: Boulder, CO

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay: $28–$30 per hour

Target start: October 12

Assignment length: Approximately three months, expected to run through mid to late January

What you’ll do

• Plan and lead a wall-to-wall physical inventory across four buildings.

• Assign work, train, and support six inventory counters throughout the project.

• Lead cycle counts, verify results, and research differences between physical stock and system records.

• Catalog inventory and maintain accurate data in the inventory system.

• Help the team work through updates to a new SAP system.

• Verify inbound and outbound shipment records against physical inventory.

• Prepare stock movement and discrepancy reports for operations leadership.

• Work with management to improve storage, ordering, and stock rotation practices.

What you’ll bring

• At least 2–3 years of hands‑on inventory control or warehouse experience

• Prior experience leading, training, or coordinating a team.

• Experience with physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.

• Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP or warehouse management system; SAP experience is a plus

• Experience using RF scanners or barcode equipment preferred.

• Clear communication, sound judgment, and close attention to detail.

• High school diploma or GED; additional education in supply chain, logistics, or business is a plus.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.

Candidates should be available to complete pre‑employment screening promptly to meet the October 12 target start.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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