Inventory Specialist

DGI Supply•Akron, OH

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist, within the Purchasing department at DGI USA and DGI Canada, manages customer-specific inventory, consigned inventory, and general warehouse stock. The role works with Customer Service, Sales, and customers to review zero-on-hand reports; analyze and adjust minimum and maximum stocking levels at warehouses and for industrial vending solutions; and address stocking-level issues. The position also analyzes item class, velocity, and fluctuations; generates ad-hoc inventory reports; performs consignment reconciliations; and manages inventory databases. The role supports inventory availability and accuracy through database validation, inventory transfers and redeployment, customer vending returns, forecasting, and review of warehouse and consignment usage trends. It also responds to inventory helpdesk requests and coordinates with internal partners to develop plans for active, slow-moving, or inactive inventory. The role reports to the Inventory Manager and may travel up to 10% of the time to visit a DGI office for meetings.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related inventory management experience is a plus.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, change gears when required, and multitask.
Ability to analyze inventory data and plan appropriate stocking levels.
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills; self-starter and self-disciplined.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Excellent computer skills, including internet research, intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Teams), and data entry.
Highly proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Ability to work under deadline pressure while maintaining a professional attitude and calm demeanor.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Passionate, adaptable, customer-focused, and teamwork-oriented.
Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
May travel up to 10% of the time to visit a DGI office for meetings.
For remote work, reside in the United States or Canada; have reliable high-speed internet with minimum download and upload speeds of 50 Mbps; and have a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distraction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or certification equivalency, preferred.
SQL experience is a plus.
Prophet21 (P21) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and customers on zero-on-hand reports, minimums and maximums, and stocking levels.
Work with sales representatives across the country to review special customer inventory requirements or needs.
Review fluctuations in inventory use and production with Sales and customers.
Manage database validation to ensure accuracy, including adding and removing items, updating active or discontinued status, and maintaining part numbers and suppliers through the ACD (Add Change Delete) process across vending and ERP databases.
Maintain the inventory database in the vending system, including initial item setup in AutoCrib.
Transfer and redeploy inventory to appropriate stocking locations.
Generate ad-hoc inventory reports through SQL queries.
Research and execute customer vending returns.
Monitor and respond effectively and promptly to requests received through the inventory helpdesk.
Analyze and review warehouse and consignment item velocity and usage trends to recommend stock status and purchase path changes.
Coordinate with internal partners on active, slow, and inactive inventory exposure and identify solutions, including redeployment or returns.
Apply strategic forecasting to ensure availability of materials needed to support the supplying and vending process.
Perform general needs for consigned inventory and special projects as required by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.