Inventory Specialist - 1st Shift

Scope:

The Inventory Specialist ensures accurate inventory by performing and validating cycle counts, researching discrepancies, and assisting in product slotting and organization efforts. This position combines hands-on inventory execution with growing analytical responsibilities, serving as a development role toward more advanced inventory control positions.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain safety standards at all times.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems.
• Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision.
• Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates.
• Perform inventory adjustments following established processes and with supervisor approval.
• Support warehouse slotting and organization projects alongside the Distribution Analyst and/or Inventory Control Coordinator.
• Replenish picking locations as directed to support high-velocity item flow.
• Maintain clean and accurate labeling of bin and slot locations.
• Prepare areas and documentation for physical inventories.
• Utilize pallet jacks, order pickers, and, if certified, forklifts to access inventory and complete tasks.
• Contribute to warehouse KPIs by maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrink.
• Communicate clearly with team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and other leaders regarding count results and trends.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications with proficiency in MS Excel
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Possess basic reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow counting, adjustment, and documentation procedures
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a team, and individually with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate and promote teamwork on a consistent basis

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions 
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend 
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records 
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
• Lifting up to 40 pounds