Materials & Inventory Specialist

Progress Residential, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials and Inventory Specialist to streamline operations for national materials programs. This dynamic role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient functioning and compliance while providing analysis to enhance processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in administration, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. With a commitment to employee growth and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding company dedicated to improving the home rental experience.

Benefits

Healthcare

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Performance Bonuses

Quarterly Summits

Town Halls

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in related fields.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of home repair and inventory principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for national materials programs.
• Collaborate with Service Directors to ensure policy compliance.
• Perform inventory reviews, data analysis, and report generation.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Home Repair

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Inventory Management Software

Job description

Looking for an opportunity with a dynamic, fun, and goal-oriented company? We’re growing quickly and seeking unique talent to join our team.

Progress Residential is the largest provider of high-quality, single-family rental homes in the United States, with over 90,000 homes across rapidly growing markets. Our residents enjoy the flexibility, freedom, and convenience of living in a single-family home without homeownership responsibilities.

We are committed to making the home rental process easy and enjoyable by empowering our team members and investing in innovative systems and technology. Our portfolio has grown substantially, with increasing demand for professionally managed rental homes, and we anticipate continued growth.

Employment is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

Text ProgressJobs to 25000 to chat with our Recruiting Assistant Kate for job assistance and inquiries.

Position Summary

The Materials and Inventory Specialist manages day-to-day operations for national materials programs, ensuring efficient functioning. This role centralizes communication and tasks related to these programs, enabling field personnel to focus on core activities. Responsibilities include pricing analysis, product specifications, reporting, compliance, and training. The specialist collaborates across business areas to meet market needs for materials required by field teams and vendors.

Essential Functions

1. Work with manufacturer partners to consolidate communication and make informed decisions based on current standards.
2. Become a subject matter expert and primary contact for national materials programs.
3. Administer materials ordering software/apps, coordinate with suppliers on updates and training.
4. Collaborate with Service Directors to ensure policy compliance and inventory counts.
5. Provide analysis to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize processes.
6. Assist accounting with invoices, payments, and supplier issues.
7. Support Kitting initiatives and transaction processes.
8. Coordinate with Central Ops and Field Construction teams on material needs.
9. Evaluate material requests with Field Managers and Procurement Managers.
10. Track requests and update on status in a timely manner.
11. Perform inventory reviews, data analysis, and report generation.
12. Monitor supplier pricing and work with management on adjustments.
13. Prepare regular reports as needed.
14. Cross-train and support other procurement roles.

Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in related fields, experience with manufacturers and suppliers, strong communication skills, ability to work independently, organizational skills, knowledge of home repair and inventory principles, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel). Experience with inventory management software is a plus.

What We Offer

Progress Residential provides competitive compensation, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits including healthcare, parental leave, paid time off, 401k matching, and holidays. We also promote growth through training, quarterly summits, and town halls.

Closing Statement

This description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.