Warehouse Management Specialist

Ohio Cat; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance (including HSA)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Credit Union Access

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Ohio CAT is seeking a Warehouse Management Specialist to evaluate and optimize parts storage systems across multiple locations. The role involves traveling to assess storage, taking precise measurements, and designing layouts to improve inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, and workflow.

Strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential as you collaborate with store personnel and operations teams. Regular travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise measurements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data entry systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Experience in warehouse operations or inventory management preferred.
• Experience conducting facility assessments or layout planning preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret basic layouts, diagrams, floor plans, or schematics.

Responsibilities

• Travel to OhioCAT locations to evaluate parts storage areas, shelving, and inventory organization.
• Take detailed measurements of bins, shelving, racks, and related warehouse infrastructure.
• Recommend bin sizing, layouts, and organizational solutions based on inventory needs.
• Ensure standardization of storage systems across all locations.
• Collect data using measuring tools, mobile apps, and company systems.
• Create reports and records for each location assessed and verify data accuracy.
• Share findings and recommendations with management and support improvement efforts.
• Support safety policies and ensure safe use of measuring equipment during assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Mobile apps

Job description

Find YOUR fit at Ohio CAT (a division of Ohio Machinery Co)! Join a winning culture that strives to be the top-performing, dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for the products and solutions that help our customers build, improve, feed, power, and protect our world. Come grow your career - See what opportunities await today!

Work Arrangements: Onsite: This position is fully onsite.

Summary:

The Warehouse Management Specialist is responsible for evaluating and optimizing parts storage systems across multiple OhioCAT locations. This role travels extensively to assess warehouse and parts storage areas, collect detailed measurements, and determine the appropriate sizing and layout of storage bins and organizational systems. The specialist plays a key role in supporting inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, workflow optimization, and standardization initiatives throughout the organization.

Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with store personnel and operations teams. Regular travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Storage Assessment & Planning

• Travel to assigned OhioCAT locations to evaluate parts storage areas, shelving systems, and inventory organization.
• Perform detailed measurements of storage bins, shelving, racks, and related warehouse infrastructure.
• Assess current storage configurations and identify opportunities to improve organization, space utilization, and workflow efficiency.
• Recommend appropriate bin sizing, storage layouts, and organizational solutions based on inventory requirements and operational needs.
• Ensure consistency and standardization of storage systems across all locations.

Data Collection & Documentation

• Collect, record, and maintain accurate dimensional and inventory-related data using measuring tools, mobile applications, and company systems.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, reports, and records for each location assessed.
• Verify the accuracy of measurements and data collected to support planning and implementation efforts.
• Track project progress and communicate findings, recommendations, and updates to management.

Collaboration & Operational Support

• Partner with staff and leadership to understand inventory challenges, space constraints, and workflow requirements.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving inventory accessibility, storage efficiency, and operational productivity.
• Assist in developing and implementing standardized storage and bin management practices.
• Provide recommendations that support continuous improvement in warehouse organization and inventory management processes.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.
• Ensure safe use of measuring equipment and tools during assessments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment while visiting company locations.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform precise measurements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, data entry systems, and mobile applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience in warehouse operations, parts inventory management, distribution, or retail storage systems is preferred.
• Experience conducting facility assessments, inventory organization projects, or warehouse layout planning is preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret basic layouts, diagrams, floor plans, or schematics.
• 401(k) Match and Employer Discretionary Contribution.
• Two different Health Insurance options, including an HSA health insurance option with a dollar-for-dollar match up to $1,200.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Credit Union Access.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Scholarship opportunities for employees' spouses and children through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

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