Inventory Specialist

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•Louisville, KY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist maintains inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations. The role ensures inventory records align with physical stock by identifying, analyzing, and resolving variances. The specialist works with warehouse operations, production, planning, and supply chain teams to improve inventory control and operational efficiency. The position uses Epicor software to process cycle counts and review inventory activity. It involves counting and verifying raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and nonconforming materials; confirming that material issues, job completion reports, manufacturing receipts, and product movements are properly recorded and authorized; and ensuring materials are stored in the correct locations. The specialist investigates discrepancies, reports variances and damaged products, conducts root cause analysis, recommends process improvements, and supports receiving, stocking, and warehouse organization. Work is primarily in an industrial manufacturing facility, 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. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; extended hours, overtime, and some Saturdays may be needed.

Requirements

High school education; some college is noted.
One to four years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work extended hours and overtime as needed, including some Saturdays.
Forklift operation requires proper certification.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Effective communication and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
Critical thinking and ability to envision and implement process improvements.
Versatile, confident, and disciplined work ethic.
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 in accordance with company policy.
Have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision sufficient to perform work safely, including the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities

Use Epicor software to process cycle counts and review on-hand inventory, current activity, and past activity.
Ensure that material issued, job completion reports, and manufacturing receipts match.
Count raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and nonconforming materials daily according to schedule.
Analyze variances between system records and actual counts; investigate discrepancies and recommend process improvements based on root cause analysis.
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.
Observe safety rules, company policies, safety procedures, quality procedures, and security policies.
Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly warehouse appearance and ensure the safekeeping of warehouse inventory and equipment.
Perform department-related projects, which may include 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 that system records accurately reflect its location.
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.
Work independently with little to no supervision and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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.