Part-Time Field Inventory Pro — VMI & FIFO Specialist

Ellsworth Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Bonus plan

Health

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Flexible Spending

401(k)

Employee Assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wellness Program

Social Events

Community Involvement

Job summary

Ellsworth Corporation is seeking a Part-time ePlus Field Inventory Specialist to monitor and maintain inventory at assigned customer locations, using VMI software and FIFO methods.

You will perform cycle counts, process receipts, and coordinate with customers to manage demand fluctuations, all while ensuring accurate inventory records and proper disposal of scrapped material. The role requires travel within assigned accounts and a hands-on, independent work style.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related industrial experience and/or training.
• High school diploma or equivalency (GED, HSED).
• Must work well independently and manage own time effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at various levels internally and externally.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Good listener.
• Maintains confidentiality while balancing customer specific requirements.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to accurately manage inventory transactions at multiple locations as needed.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Familiarity with use of VMI software.
• Familiar with VMI solutions and equipment including pull-tag and RFID.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Must have reliable access to a personal vehicle for daily use throughout assigned territory.
• Must maintain current automobile insurance that meets Ellsworth policy requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May require extended periods of walking and standing.
• May require working outdoors depending on customer inventory storage requirements.
• Up to daily travel within the assigned customers.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs inventory transactions for lot controlled and non-lot-controlled inventory following FIFO methods while understanding the difference between Manufacturer and internal lot numbers.
• Validates inbound shipment against pack slip and open receipt. Completes processing of receipt VMI and performs put away in designated customer inventory storage locations
• Reviews shelf-life reports and communicates potential issues with team members and/or customers. Scraps material out when appropriate and follows customer specified disposal procedures
• Performs and reconciles cycle counts to compare VMI inventory to actual inventory on hand
• Proactively seeks out and interacts with key customer contacts to understand demand fluctuations and potential impact on inventory levels. Identifies and troubleshoots onsite issues and works collaboratively to resolve, escalating when necessary
• Maintains Account Attribute master document for each customer location. Edits document based on changes in the account / location relationship. When required, understands differences between consigned and non-consigned inventory at a customer(s) location

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

2+ years related industrial experience

Tools

VMI software

RFID

Pull-tags

Job description

Ellsworth Corporation is seeking a Part-time ePlus Field Inventory Specialist to monitor and maintain inventory at assigned customer locations, using VMI software and FIFO methods.

You will perform cycle counts, process receipts, and coordinate with customers to manage demand fluctuations, all while ensuring accurate inventory records and proper disposal of scrapped material. The role requires travel within assigned accounts and a hands-on, independent work style.