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The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and organization of warehouse inventory. This position serves as a key point of control between warehouse operations, Inventory & Logistics team, and Procurement team to ensure system inventory accurately reflects physical inventory and appropriate stock levels are maintained.
The Inventory Specialist proactively identifies inventory discrepancies, investigates root causes, coordinates corrective actions, and recommends process improvements to prevent recurring issues. This role is expected to promote safe work practices, operational discipline, and accountability throughout the warehouse.
CORE COMPENTENCIES
Successful performance in this role requires strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, ERP/WMS proficiency, organizational discipline, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across Warehouse Operations, Inventory & Logistics, and Procurement. The Inventory Specialist should demonstrate ownership of inventory accuracy and proactively identify opportunities to improve inventory controls and warehouse processes.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the entire warehouse team while maintaining a helpful, professional, safe, and efficient working environment. Promote and follow all established safety policies and procedures.
Manage and verify warehouse inventory to ensure physical stock quantities, locations, and statuses accurately align with ERP/WMS records. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Perform and document scheduled and targeted cycle counts throughout the year. Research discrepancies, process authorized inventory adjustments, maintain appropriate supporting documentation, and ensure counting activities follow established procedures, regulatory requirements, and inventory-control best practices.
Coordinate closely with the Inventory & Logistics team and Procurement team to maintain appropriate stock levels. Review inventory usage and min/max thresholds, identify potential shortages or excess inventory, and recommend adjustments when appropriate.
Review and manage the inventory adjustment portal daily. Validate adjustment requests, research discrepancies as necessary, ensure appropriate documentation is maintained, and complete approved adjustments to preserve inventory accuracy.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving inventory-control SOPs and work instructions. Provide guidance and training to warehouse personnel on inventory transactions, material movement, cycle-count procedures, and inventory-control best practices.
Investigate inventory errors and discrepancies to determine root causes. Identify trends or recurring issues, communicate findings to the Warehouse Manager, recommend corrective actions, and assist with implementing solutions designed to prevent recurrence.
Provide coverage and operational support for other department supervisors as assigned to help maintain continuity of warehouse operations.
Assist with the accurate and timely electronic filing and organization of packing slips, Bills of Lading (BOLs), pick tickets, and other inventory or shipping documentation.
Review, reconcile, and resolve inventory assigned to designated bins at least monthly. Research aging or incorrect transactions and coordinate corrective actions to ensure inventory is assigned to the appropriate location and status.
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
The Inventory Specialist will be accountable for maintaining:
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., however hours may vary. There may be times where there is an expectation to work extended hours as dictated by business needs. This position requires travel for training, special projects, or customer visits.
Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, paid vacation & holidays, wellness, 401(k), education reimbursement, and much more.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
IBT Industrial Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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IBT Industrial Solutions is a full-service industrial supplier. Since 1949, IBT has been helping customers maintain efficient, productive, and safe workplace facilities through quality industrial MRO supplies, products, and services. Top-notch industrial expertise and superior customer service set IBT apart. IBT has over 38 locations throughout the United States and is headquartered in the greater Kansas City, Kansas area.
