Inventory Specialist

Apogee • Louisville, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist maintains inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations. The role ensures inventory records match physical stock by identifying, analyzing, and resolving variances, and works with warehouse operations, production, planning, and supply chain teams to improve inventory control and operational efficiency. The position uses Epicor software and involves inventory counting, receipt processing, material movement, documentation, and process improvement in an industrial manufacturing facility.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role may require extended hours, overtime, and some Saturdays. Work takes place primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment and throughout facility areas, with computer work for planning, documentation, and communication. The employee may work near moving machinery, energized equipment, elevated work areas, and other production hazards. Noise may be loud, and required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Requirements

• High school education; some college is listed.
• 1–4 years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work extended hours or overtime as needed and some Saturdays.
• Ability to operate a forklift only with proper certification.
• Effective communication, attention to detail, organization, and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle tools, equipment, and controls.
• Occasionally sit for planning, documentation, and computer work.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use team lifting or mechanical assistance for heavier items according to company policy.
• Have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision sufficient to work safely, including the ability to adjust focus.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and work safely around moving machinery, energized equipment, elevated work areas, and other production hazards.

Responsibilities

• Use Epicor software to process cycle counts and review on-hand inventory, current activity, and past activity.
• Ensure material issues, job completion reports, and manufacturing receipts match.
• Conduct scheduled daily cycle counts of raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and nonconforming materials.
• Analyze variances between system records and physical counts.
• Work with coating line supervisors and team members to improve inventory accuracy.
• Ensure materials are stored in proper locations and search for misclassified inventory.
• Report overages, shortages, and damaged products to supervision in weekly reports.
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, recommend process improvements, and communicate process enhancements.
• Observe safety rules and company policies, procedures, and quality and safety requirements.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly warehouse.
• Perform department-related projects, including investigation, analysis, solution development, process documentation, and communication.
• Accurately count, verify, and record receipts within a reasonable timeframe.
• Notify appropriate departments of received products and organize them efficiently.
• Put away and move inventory so system records accurately reflect its location.
• Follow safety and security policies and safeguard warehouse inventory and equipment.
• Operate a forklift only with proper certification and in accordance with safety policies.
• Verify that product movements have appropriate authorization and documentation.
• Assist with stocking to manage supply levels and on-hand products effectively.
• Outline and prioritize daily tasks to meet customer deadlines.
• Build productive customer relationships through effective communication.
• Use critical thinking to identify and implement process improvements.
• Work independently with little to no supervision and contribute in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• Training and career progression.

What This Job Offers

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