Traveling Plant Inventory Specialist

Bell Nursery; Jericho (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Nursery is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate counts of live goods across retail locations. You will travel to stores to count plants, reconcile data, and report discrepancies.

Proficiency in Excel and handheld devices is required, with attention to detail and independent work ethic. The role supports seasonal counts and inventory integrity within a dynamic live goods environment, requiring physical activity, driving, and flexible hours, including weekends during peak

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to create, maintain, organize, and accurately update Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to work with inventory data, including sorting, filtering, formulas, data entry, and reconciliation in Excel.
• Ability to enter information into tablets, handheld scanners, computers, or inventory systems.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow routes, schedules, and inventory procedures.
• Professional communication when interacting with store personnel and company staff.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for store travel.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned stores to perform live goods inventory counts.
• Reconcile physical counts with system data and identify discrepancies.
• Enter counts into handheld devices and inventory systems.
• Utilize Excel to organize, review, and analyze inventory.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of store visits and corrections.
• Identify products requiring removal or relocation from active inventory.
• Communicate discrepancies to Inventory Manager and Operations.
• Follow established counting procedures to ensure consistency across stores.
• Support seasonal audits and other inventory projects.
• Protect confidential inventory information.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data entry

Inventory accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Driver's license

Handheld scanner use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management systems

Tablets

Smartphones

Job description

Bell Nursery is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate counts of live goods across retail locations. You will travel to stores to count plants, reconcile data, and report discrepancies.

Proficiency in Excel and handheld devices is required, with attention to detail and independent work ethic. The role supports seasonal counts and inventory integrity within a dynamic live goods environment, requiring physical activity, driving, and flexible hours, including weekends during peak