Warehouse Specialist

NextGenEnergyJobs; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to ensure safe storage and accurate deployment of materials to installers. The role requires operating a forklift, managing inventory in ERP, and maintaining cycle counts to protect inventory integrity.

The candidate will support planning teams, stage kits ahead of install dates, and coordinate with field crews for efficient mobilization, while upholding safety policies and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience using WMS and Oracle ERP systems.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to identify and report safety hazards and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized warehouse layout and manage material movement.
• Operate a forklift to unload shipments and put away material.
• Record material movements in Oracle ERP (receiving, stocking, issuing, returns).
• Conduct daily cycle counts and physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain auditable records for shipping and receiving of materials.
• Collaborate with planning teams to adjust stocking levels and ensure timely material availability.
• Pull and stage job kits for installs and support will-call material needs.
• Coordinate with field teams to mobilize installation crews efficiently.
• Assist service team with processing of returns to vendors.

Skills

WMS experience

Oracle experience

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Warehouse Specialist plays a key role in Sunrun Operations by ensuring material is safely and accurately stored in our warehouses and then deployed to our installers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized, standard warehouse layout and manage all material movement throughout the warehouse. Ensure the safety and security of all warehouse inventory and equipment
• Operate a forklift to unload shipments, process receipts, and put away material to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Perform transactions in Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool to account for material movement including: receiving, stocking, issuing, and returning to vendor
• Drive inventory accuracy and integrity through daily cycle counts and physical inventory checks
• Maintain auditable records and operate based on defined standards in the shipping and receiving of all warehouse materials
• Work with our branch planning and replenishment teams to offer feedback on appropriate stocking levels as needed
• Deliver materials through accurately pulling and staging job kits in advance of install scheduled dates and pull misc. materials through our will call process
• Collaborate with the Electrification Operations partners in the field to ensure fast morning mobilization of our installation crews (i.e. loading jobs the night before, supporting drop shipping, etc.)
• Partner with the Service Team to ensure accurate and timely processing of material that needs to be returned to the vendor

Requirements

• Warehouse Management Software (WMS) experience, Oracle experience preferred
• Bonus points for previous Warehouse or forklift operation experience
• Identify as a problem solver who can proactively take the lead in forwarding new insights or work methods, with the ability to quickly adapt or change priorities
• Understand the importance of safety policies and procedures, identify and report safety hazards and encourage others to value safety in their work
• Proven record of working well in a group, encouraging a team climate, coordinating with others and offering help where needed to reach a common goal