Inventory Specialist 1st Shift

THE JAY GROUP INC•West Hempfield Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Inventory Specialist position is available at Jay Group in Lancaster, PA. They are responsible for managing and overseeing the inventory process within the company. The role ensures inventory levels within the warehouse are accurate, products are tracked efficiently, and stock is maintained at optimal levels. Inventory Specialists manage and organize regular physical counts. This position is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with overtime required based on business needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a higher-level inventory control position required.
Attention to detail and the ability to count accurately is required.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Strong communication skills oral and written.
Have a proactive and self-motivated work style.
Enjoy working independently with strong attention to detail.
Must be willing to submit a background check.
Ability to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or warehouse equipment certification is preferred. This will be a requirement for the position but can be trained if required.
Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment a plus.
Strong typing skills with a focus on data accuracy and attention to detail while entering data.
Some advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel) a plus.
Previous experience working with Inventory Software and a Warehouse Management Systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee inventory transactions such as receipts, adjustments, and movements.
Help coordinate and maintain proper storage of inventory to prevent damage, loss, or deterioration.
Analyze inventory data to identify trends, stock discrepancies, and potential issues.
Generate and review inventory reports, and provides insights on inventory performance.
Conduct regular audits of inventory to ensure compliance with company policies.
Develop and implement processes for better inventory accuracy and efficiency.
Completes daily cycle count tasks generated by the system in our clean warehouse.
Complete special count requests as needed.
Upon completion of counts, determine if there are discrepancies and reconcile the differences as needed including sku changes.
Verify lots/expiration information and pull products from active picking locations as needed.
Report large/unusual discrepancies to the IC team for further resolution via email providing supporting documentation regarding the issue(s) found.
Participate in physical inventories. Inventories may take place after scheduled hours including weekends.
Operates warehouse equipment (cherry picker, forklifts) to perform daily duties.
You will be required to work overtime as business needs require, especially during our peak season in November and December.