Inventory Associate

Western Partitions • Columbus, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is a leading interior and exterior contracting firm in the US, known for its superior contracting services in various areas including drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, and more. Since 1972, WPI has delivered award-winning construction with a strong emphasis on integrity, safety, and efficiency, leading to a high percentage of repeat business. The company prides itself on its service-oriented, fast-track approach, attention to detail, and a dedication to employees, quality, and customers. The Inventory Specialist role is crucial for managing all incoming and outgoing inventories, ensuring accuracy, logging movements, identifying shortages, coordinating with manufacturing, maintaining stock levels, and overseeing inventory organization.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
• Previously conducted cycle counts, year-end inventory counts, and data analysis
• Familiarity with setting up inventory location

Nice To Haves

• Professional verbal and written communication
• Excellent analytical skills, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Attention to detail and ownership of issue resolution
• Team oriented - proactively contributes to the team
• Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcomes change
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels
• Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures
• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages
• Partners with Logistics Specialist to manage deliveries and shipments to optimize operations
• Communicates with Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations teams to meet business goals
• Develops business relationships with consumables suppliers and implements VMI when feasible
• Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures
• Monitors demand and analyzes space planning to anticipate future storage and logistical needs
• Maintains timely and accurate inventory data
• Develops Inventory department metrics and reports on inventory levels and procedural efficiency to upper management.
• Receiving and delivering of special orders to the appropriate departments
• Ensure that all part numbers match and the quantity noted on packing slips and that any special storage instructions are followed.
• Adheres to all applicable safety procedures and OSHA regulations for material handling
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Develop and implement Inventory mapping system

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED