Inventory Specialist - 1st Shift

Heartland FPG•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist ensures accurate inventory by performing and validating cycle counts, researching discrepancies, and assisting in product slotting and organization efforts. This position combines hands-on inventory execution with growing analytical responsibilities, serving as a development role toward more advanced inventory control positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications with proficiency in MS Excel
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess basic reasoning and problem-solving skills
Ability to follow counting, adjustment, and documentation procedures
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a team, and individually with minimal supervision
Demonstrate and promote teamwork on a consistent basis

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain safety standards at all times.
Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems.
Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision.
Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates.
Perform inventory adjustments following established processes and with supervisor approval.
Support warehouse slotting and organization projects alongside the Distribution Analyst and/or Inventory Control Coordinator.
Replenish picking locations as directed to support high-velocity item flow.
Maintain clean and accurate labeling of bin and slot locations.
Prepare areas and documentation for physical inventories.
Utilize pallet jacks, order pickers, and, if certified, forklifts to access inventory and complete tasks.
Contribute to warehouse KPIs by maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrink.
Communicate clearly with team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and other leaders regarding count results and trends.
All other duties as assigned.