Job Description

Job Location: Corporate Office - Columbus, OH 43240Guardian Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is proud to operate one of the country's leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites.  We are currently seeking an Inventory Specialist to work from our corporate office or within one of the repair facilities in our nationwide network.
The Inventory Specialist is a member of the corporate supply chain team responsible for the material transfer process for materials needed to support production as well as for maintaining material master and vendor data.  Duties include supporting inventory managers and purchasing managers to assist in meeting material requirements.  Incumbent will maintain standard pricing and will engage with location managers and logistics providers to move materials between sites.
- Act as central point of contact for all intercompany shipments
- Confer with shipping and receiving location to resolve all shipping discrepancies
- Assist in implementation and maintenance of programs related to inventory control, procurement, data management and reporting
- Understand and monitor inventory accuracy measurements and take corrective action as issues are identified
- Coordinate inbound and outbound freight for all intercompany transfers
- Create and maintain part numbers
- Maintain vendor pricing records
- Participate in physical inventory and cycle counts
- 10-15% travel required within the repair facility network
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
- High school diploma required; bachelors degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of inventory or materials experience in a heavy industrial environment
- Familiarity with AAR and company pricing standards and repair descriptions
- Demonstrated working knowledge of purchasing and inventory controls
- Proficient in computer software applications
- NetSuite experience preferred
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Ability to make independent judgments within scope of responsibility