Allocation & Receiving Specialist

EASTERN WHOLESALE FENCE LLC•Tega Cay, SC

1h•Onsite

About The Position

At Eastern Wholesale Fence, we foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that values growth and continuous improvement. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement, supporting our team members in achieving their professional goals while contributing to our reputation for quality and service excellence. Title: Allocation & Receiving Specialist Department: Operations Location: Fort Mill Job Summary: The Allocation & Receiving Specialist is responsible for the accurate receipt, allocation, movement, and control of materials and finished goods in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining inventory accuracy through daily receiving activities, system transactions, cycle counts, and inventory control procedures. The Specialist supports production continuity by ensuring materials are available, properly recorded, and stored in accordance with company standards. As a primary role for control receiving, you are responsible for verifying, inspecting, and documenting all incoming materials, products, and shipments to ensure they meet quality, quantity, and documentation requirements before being accepted into inventory. This helps prevent errors, shortages, and non-conforming materials from entering the operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1–3 years of experience in receiving, inventory control, or warehouse operations (manufacturing preferred) or quality control preferred
Basic understanding of inventory control and documentation, experience performing cycle counts and inventory transactions
Ability to read purchase orders, part numbers, and specifications
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Basic computer skills (ERP, Excel, or inventory systems)
Ability to lift and move materials as required
Good communication and teamwork skills
Warehouse or manufacturing environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for extended periods
May require standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred
Experience in a manufacturing or production-support environment
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (INFOR preferred)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect incoming materials, components, and finished goods
Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and delivery documents
Check quantities, part numbers, condition, and specifications of received items
Identify, document, and report damaged, incorrect, or non-conforming materials
Place rejected materials in designated hold or quarantine areas
Accurately record receiving data in inventory or ERP systems
Label, tag, and route accepted materials to proper storage or production areas
Coordinate with purchasing, quality, warehouse, and production teams to resolve discrepancies
Maintain organized receiving and inspection areas
Follow safety, quality, and company procedures at all times
Support audits by providing receiving and inspection records
Receive raw materials, components, and finished goods from vendors and internal transfers
Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading
Inspect incoming materials for quantity, accuracy, and visible damage
Accurately process receiving transactions in the ERP/WMS system
Label, stage, and put away materials in assigned locations
Allocate materials to production orders, work orders, or internal requests based on priorities
Pull, stage, and deliver materials to production or staging areas as needed
Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Shipping to prevent material shortages
Ensure proper material flow to support manufacturing schedules
Perform scheduled cycle counts (daily, weekly, monthly) in assigned inventory areas
Research, document, and assist with resolution of inventory discrepancies
Maintain inventory accuracy and location integrity within the system
Support physical inventories and internal/external audits
Identify and report trends or recurring inventory issues
Follow all inventory control procedures, SOPs, and internal controls
Maintain accurate documentation for receiving, allocation, and adjustments
Comply with safety requirements and use PPE as required
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks (if certified)
Assist with shipping, staging, or other warehouse functions as needed
Other duties as assigned