Lead Inventory Specialist

Bev-Hub, LLC.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bev-Hub, LLC. is seeking a Lead Inventory Specialist at our Manhattan, KS facility. The role supervises two Shipping & Receiving Specialists and ensures accurate inventory, proper storage, and timely material movement to support production.

You will oversee cycle counts, lot-tracking, and coordination with Production and Quality Assurance, while enforcing GMPs and safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Forklift experience preferred; company authorization required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and perform essential physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Performs other functions as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for ingredients, cans, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee daily shipping and receiving, including shipment verification, documentation, and material movement.
• Directly supervise two Shipping & Receiving Specialists, including daily assignments, training, productivity, and accountability.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality Assurance to ensure materials are available and properly staged.
• Maintain accurate lot-tracking, product identification, and inventory rotation.
• Ensure finished goods are properly recorded, stored, and prepared for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse with properly labeled inventory locations.
• Enforce company safety procedures, GMPs, and proper material‑handling practices.
• Identify operational improvements and communicate inventory concerns to management.
• Assist with forklift operations, loading, unloading, and material handling as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Inventory software

Job description

The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving operations, and warehouse organization at Bev-Hub’s manufacturing facility. This hands‑on leadership position directly supervises two Shipping & Receiving Specialists while ensuring materials are properly tracked, stored, and available to support production.

Job Details

• Full Time
• Hourly
• Manhattan, KS
• Posted 1 day ago

Website Bev-Hub, LLC

Key Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions

• Maintain accurate inventory records for ingredients, cans, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee daily shipping and receiving, including shipment verification, documentation, and material movement.
• Directly supervise two Shipping & Receiving Specialists, including daily assignments, training, productivity, and accountability.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality Assurance to ensure materials are available and properly staged.
• Maintain accurate lot-tracking, product identification, and inventory rotation.
• Ensure finished goods are properly recorded, stored, and prepared for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse with properly labeled inventory locations.
• Enforce company safety procedures, GMPs, and proper material‑handling practices.
• Identify operational improvements and communicate inventory concerns to management.
• Assist with forklift operations, loading, unloading, and material handling as needed.

Minimum Qualifications/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Forklift experience preferred; company authorization required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and perform essential physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Performs other functions as required.

Performance Expectations

The Lead Inventory Specialist is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring timely shipping and receiving, supporting production needs, and holding the warehouse team accountable for safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs. All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with Bev-Hub policies and procedures.