Inventory Specialist - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Appleton, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Successful power delivery projects depend on having the right materials, equipment, and components available when and where they are needed. From prefabrication activities and warehouse operations to jobsite support and inventory management, Inventory Specialists play a critical role in helping project teams maintain productivity, minimize downtime, and successfully execute complex projects. Michels Power, Inc. supports America's electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America. Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout. Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capabilities, Michels Power partners with utilities, developers, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial customers to safely execute some of the most complex power infrastructure projects in the industry. Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors. As an Inventory Specialist, you will help maintain a comprehensive inventory management program supporting prefabrication operations, field construction activities, and project teams. You will be responsible for ordering, receiving, stocking, issuing, tracking, and auditing materials while ensuring inventory accuracy and availability. This role serves as an important connection between operations, purchasing, vendors, and field teams, helping ensure critical project materials and supplies are available to support efficient project execution. Success requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a parts room, warehouse environment, inventory management role, or inventory tracking system, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience ordering, receiving, stocking, storing, tracking, and issuing inventory items.
Experience maintaining inventory records and working within inventory tracking software systems.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to support project teams, field personnel, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to accurately enter inventory transactions, job cost data, and inventory records into computer systems.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and inventory management software.
Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities with limited supervision.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to work in warehouse, shop, yard, and outdoor environments.
Ability to perform physically demanding inventory and material handling activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting purchasing activities, vendor communications, shipping, and receiving processes is preferred.
Experience working within construction, utility, industrial, warehouse, electrical, or prefabrication environments is preferred.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, stocking, storing, tracking, and issuing materials and parts.
Maintain accurate inventory records and support inventory control processes.
Support prefabrication operations and project teams with material availability and inventory management.
Coordinate with purchasing, vendors, and project leadership to meet material requirements.
Perform inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Promote a strong culture of safety throughout all warehouse and inventory activities.
Receive, inspect, stock, organize, and distribute inventory items supporting prefabrication and field construction activities.
Maintain inventory records and enter inventory transactions into company software systems.
Conduct inventory counts, audits, reconciliations, and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Communicate regularly with project leaders and field personnel to understand inventory and material support needs.
Track and enter job cost data into company systems on a daily basis.
Assist purchasing personnel with vendor quotations, material sourcing activities, and procurement support.
Coordinate shipping and receiving activities while ensuring proper documentation and tracking.
Maintain relationships with critical vendors and suppliers.
Compile, organize, and maintain product information, documentation, and supporting records.
Help optimize inventory levels while minimizing material shortages and excess inventory.
Support continuous improvement efforts focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and operational efficiency.