Inventory Specialist - Los Angeles

Perennials & Sutherland • Los Angeles, CA

18h • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for the organization, accuracy, and maintenance of all sample inventory and stockroom operations. This role supports the sales team and client experience by ensuring seamless access to materials, timely fulfillment of requests, and a consistently polished showroom environment. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can self-manage, adapt to shifting priorities, and contribute to overall showroom success.

Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and carry boxes, samples, and materials weighing 50 lbs or more.
• 70% Standing/Walking | 30% Seated

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly organized, accurate, and up-to-date stockroom of fabric, wallpaper, leather, finish, and material samples across all vendors.
• Ensure all samples are clearly labeled, categorized, and stored according to showroom standards for efficient retrieval.
• Track the movement of samples (incoming, outgoing, and in-use) to maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
• Conduct routine and monthly inventory audits to verify quantities, condition, and availability of all materials.
• Identify and remove damaged, outdated, or discontinued samples, coordinating replacements where needed.
• Continuously improve organizational systems to enhance efficiency and usability for the sales team.
• Accurately pull and prepare sample requests for clients and sales representatives with a high sense of urgency.
• Package samples with attention to detail, ensuring they meet presentation and brand standards.
• Manage daily shipping operations via preferred carrier, including label creation, tracking, and documentation.
• Maintain a sufficient level of product knowledge to assist in showroom activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate digital and/or manual inventory tracking systems.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, usage trends, and replenishment needs.
• Assist in tracking and ordering showroom supplies and Showroom installations.
• Communicate professionally with vendors regarding orders, discrepancies, and product updates.
• Apply basic mathematical skills and utilize measuring tools (ex: hammers, levels, tape measures) as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized stockroom.
• Ensure the showroom floor is client-ready and aligned with brand standards daily.
• Install and merchandise new samples and collections in the showroom library and sales floor according to merchandising guidelines.
• Assist with showroom resets, seasonal updates, and product rotations.
• Operate facility equipment as required and assist with staging and movement of furniture, rugs, and accessories.
• Partner with sales and merchandising teams to maintain presentation standards.
• Help coordinate showroom maintenance projects with the Showroom Manager and third-party contractors (ex: painting, millwork, flooring, or other facility updates).

Benefits

• Paid Time off of 15 days per year, accrued bi-weekly
• Eight Sick Days Per Year (or state-defined plans)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, including HDHP with HAS
• 401k Retirement Plan with Bi-Weekly Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits of Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life/ADD, Critical Illness, Accident, Norton, Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed