Logistics Stow Associate

The Urban Electric Co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steel Toe Boots

Job summary

The Urban Electric Co. is seeking a Logistics Stow Associate to organize and optimize warehouse stock using strong attention to detail and numbers.

You will coordinate transfers, replenish locations, and support fulfillment through accurate stocking, labeling, and safety compliance. The role requires teamwork, effective communication, and hands-on use of an MRP system and Zebra scanners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory systems.
• Attention to detail and strong numerical aptitude.
• Ability to work with MS Office and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfers of newly received parts to stockroom, overstock, and bulk storage locations.
• Proactively replenish pick and overstock locations to support downstream process efficiency.
• Support Fulfillment Center operations through on time delivery of parts and packaging materials.
• Sort and store incoming finished goods and consolidate orders prior to shipping.
• Provide effective communications with their team and with cross-departmental teams.
• Report to leadership on progress, challenges, staffing concerns, and successes.
• Assist in planning daily work to ensure the team is set up for maximum success and product flow.
• Champion the UECo model "Do the Work, Improve the Work, Grow the People".
• Identify target state deviations and develop/deploy corrective plans.
• Assign stock locations and print bin/shelf labels for purchased parts, stocked parts and supplies.
• Ensure stock room and shelves are well-organized and tidy.
• Participate in Quality Assurance process for parts requiring inspection.
• Observe and recommend adjustments to stock levels and replenishment triggers for Buyers.
• Participate in general shop cleaning and organization: 5S activities.

Skills

Aptitude for numbers

Organizational skills

Data entry

MS Excel

MS Access

Outlook

Tools

MRP system

Zebra scanner

Forklift

Job description

At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.

Who You Are:

As a Logistics Stow Associate, you will be responsible for efficient and organized storage operations within the warehouse. Your key duties will include putting away and storage of all incoming material, optimizing storage space utilization, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Strong communication and problem-solving skills will be essential in this role to address any logistical challenges that arise and maintain smooth warehouse operations.

A Day in the Life:

In any given day, you might find yourself doing these job-related tasks.

Stow Process & Requirements:

• Coordinate transfers of newly received parts to stockroom, overstock, and bulk storage locations.
• Proactively replenish pick and overstock locations to support downstream process efficiency.
• Support Fulfillment Center operations through on time delivery of parts and packaging materials.
• Sort and store incoming finished goods and consolidate orders prior to shipping.
• Provide effective communications with their team and with cross-departmental teams.
• Report to leadership on progress, challenges, staffing concerns, and successes.
• Assist in planning daily work to ensure the team is set up for maximum success and product flow.
• Champion the UECo model "Do the Work, Improve the Work, Grow the People".
• Identify target state deviations and develop/deploy corrective plans.
• Assign stock locations and print bin/shelf labels for purchased parts, stocked parts and supplies.
• Ensure stock room and shelves are well-organized and tidy. Work with Pickers and Receivers to offer suggestions for improvement and process reminders.
• Select stocking locations based on frequency of use and select bin-sizes for safety and convenience.
• Understand minimum quantity indicators and replenishment systems used in stocking.
• Participate in revision conversions and new product launches as they pertain to stock.
• Participate in Quality Assurance process for parts requiring inspection.
• Observe and recommend adjustments to stock levels and replenishment triggers for Buyers.
• Participate in general shop cleaning and organization: inventory sorting, packaging waste removal, scrap handling, and other 5S activities.

Technical Requirements:

• Become proficient in our MRP system for all inventory-related transactions.
• Become familiar with inventory adjustment codes and reports to categorize and summarize adjustments.
• Look into inventory discrepancies and physically track down stock to ensure counts are correct.
• Utilize internal reports and datasets to identify and fix inventory data tracking errors.
• Strategically organize the stockroom and warehouse space for efficient storage and easy access to items based on demand and size.
• Establish guidelines for stocking products in designated locations, ensuring proper labeling and organization, and adherence to FIFO methodology.
• Quality checks to ensure materials meet the required standards before being stocked and/or stored.
• Participate in daily production work in primary or secondary areas to meet targets.
• Use Zebra scanner to improve accuracy and speed of stocking and storing functionality.

What Will Set You Up for Success:

• You have an aptitude for numbers, and you pay attention to details.
• You have strong organizational and time-management skills, are self‑motivated and able to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
• You like to research issues and solve problems.
• You will be satisfied doing some repetitive work throughout the week.
• You are tidy and organized in your personal and professional life.
• You have substantial computer skills and a proficiency for numbers (data entry, reporting, Outlook, MRP system, MS Excel, MS Access).
• You have prior experience with an inventory system, which is required for this role.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, frequently each day.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a forklift or be trained to do so.

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

• Steel Toe Boots (company provided voucher each year)