About the position
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for Item Set-up, Sku Slotting, fullness Planning and assisting with Cycle Counting. This role involves entering specific item information into IRMS, determining pick locations for items to ensure optimum space utilization and maximum picking productivity, and assisting the Inventory Control Manager with various projects. The specialist will regularly monitor inventory for out-of-stock issues and maintain SKU set up, stock location, and bin location systems. Daily cycle counts will be conducted to identify and correct issues impacting accuracy, and weekly fullness reports will be provided. The position may require working in Outbound as business needs arise and operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as necessary. The role may also require working in excess of 40 hours per week periodically, and the specialist must work productively and cooperatively with co-workers.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for item set-up, entering specific item information into IRMS.
- Determining pick locations for items that ensures optimum space utilization and maximum picking productivity.
- Assist Inventory Control Manager with projects as needed.
- Regularly monitor inventory for out-of-stock issues and review with appropriate manager or supervisor.
- Update and maintain SKU set up (e.g., A,B,C classification).
- Maintain stock location and bin location system.
- Conduct daily cycle count, including identifying and correcting issues that impact accuracy.
- Provides weekly fullness report.
- Works in Outbound as business requires.
- Establish and maintain reserve storage and primary pick facility fullness reports and recommend solutions for space utilization issues.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as needed.
- May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week periodically as business needs require.
- Required to work productively and cooperatively with co-workers.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
- Able to carry and lift 50lbs. on a regular basis, stand for several hours at a time.
Requirements
- High School degree with 1-3 years experience in a warehouse setting.
- Must have strong computer skills preferably spreadsheet/database programs.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Experience with inventory control and SKU management desired.
- Solid organizational and communication skills both verbal and written.
Benefits
- Rate of pay is $19.00 per hour.
- Shift is Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with mandatory overtime.
