Inventory Specialist - DC

Position Summary

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels within the distribution center/warehouse. This role ensures the integrity of inventory records through cycle counts, reconciliations, and audits, and works closely with warehouse operations, purchasing, and management to support efficient material flow and order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages, overages, and potential issues to management.
• Support receiving, stocking, and shipping activities as needed to ensure inventory is properly tracked.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and preparation for annual audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen inventory control and accuracy.
• Provide reporting and data analysis on inventory metrics as requested.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail – Maintains precise inventory records.
• Problem Solving – Identifies root causes of discrepancies and provides solutions.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of inventory integrity.
• Collaboration – Works effectively across departments to resolve issues.
• Adaptability – Able to adjust in a fast-paced and changing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Comfortable working in a warehouse/distribution environment.