ePlus Field Inventory Specialist

Ellsworth Adhesives•Remote - California, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellsworth Corporation is hiring a part-time ePlus Field Inventory Specialist in Los Angeles, California, for approximately 20 hours per week. The position monitors and maintains inventory at assigned customer locations using Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) software. It also reviews product lot and shelf-life information to support proper inventory rotation using First In, First Out (FIFO) methods and mitigate scrap. The role involves daily travel within assigned customer territories and may include working outdoors, depending on customer inventory storage requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related industrial experience and/or training.
High school diploma or equivalency (GED, HSED).
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at various levels, internally and externally.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
Good listening skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality while balancing customer-specific requirements.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Ability to accurately manage inventory transactions at multiple locations as needed.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Must have reliable access to a personal vehicle for daily use throughout the assigned territory.
Must maintain current automobile insurance that meets Ellsworth policy requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
May require extended periods of walking and standing.
May require working outdoors depending on customer inventory storage requirements.
Up to daily travel within assigned customer territory.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification may be required.
Familiarity with VMI software.
Familiarity with VMI solutions and equipment, including pull-tag and RFID.

Responsibilities

Accurately process inventory transactions for lot-controlled and non-lot-controlled inventory using FIFO methods, distinguishing between manufacturer and internal lot numbers.
Validate inbound shipments against packing slips and open receipts; process VMI receipts and put away items in designated customer inventory storage locations.
Review shelf-life reports, communicate potential issues to team members or customers, scrap material when appropriate, and follow customer-specific disposal procedures.
Perform and reconcile cycle counts, comparing VMI records with actual inventory on hand.
Engage with key customer contacts to understand demand fluctuations and their potential impact on inventory levels.
Identify and troubleshoot onsite issues, work collaboratively to resolve them, and escalate when necessary.
Maintain and update the Account Attribute master document for each customer location, including changes to account or location relationships.
Understand differences between consigned and non-consigned inventory at customer locations when required.