Inventory Specialist

Gexpro Services•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gexpro Services is a supply chain services provider that develops and manages production inventory programs for manufacturing OEMs. The Inventory Specialist supports inventory accuracy and warehouse operations by auditing and counting stock, resolving discrepancies, improving processes, and working with warehouse and accounts payable teams. The role also supports vendor-managed inventory (VMI) at customer sites by filling bins, setting up new parts and bins, and monitoring usage. Other warehouse tasks may be assigned as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role is physically active in a warehouse environment and involves frequent lifting, pulling, carrying, operating transportation equipment, and repetitive movements. The work environment is usually loud, fast-paced, and high-stress, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and extreme weather conditions at company branches. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
Ability to work overtime and weekends occasionally as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers to help satisfy customer requirements.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
Ability to read and write routine reports or job orders and speak effectively with customers or employees.
Ability to interpret written, oral, or schedule-based instructions.
Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, inventory, internet, and order-processing software.
Ability to speak, read, and hear English.
Ability to walk on hard floor surfaces for 6–8 hours and stand continuously for up to 3 hours.
Ability to pull heavy items for 6–8 hours, load and unload trucks for 3–6 hours, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted for 3–6 hours and 75 pounds unassisted for up to 3 hours.
Ability to operate transportation equipment for 3–6 hours and use hands repetitively for 6–8 hours.
Ability to work continuously for an eight-hour day, five days a week, with legally required breaks.
Ability to climb repetitively and kneel continuously for 3–6 hours; reach overhead and below shoulder for up to 3 hours and at shoulder level for 6–8 hours; and twist and bend for 6–8 hours.
Ability to carry electrical panels and wire spools.
Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced, high-stress warehouse environment with hot and cold temperatures and exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory accuracy.
Perform daily bin audits and cycle counts.
Review and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Work with the warehouse team to ensure counting procedures are followed and resolve miscounts.
Address problems or challenges related to inventory or processes.
Forecast future inventory requirements.
Perform velocity slotting to improve warehouse picking productivity.
Work with accounts payable to resolve receiving discrepancies.
Create and perform process improvements.
Assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.
Fill VMI bins at customer sites within contractual time requirements.
Set up new VMI parts and bins at customer sites.
Monitor VMI usage and increase bin sizes as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retention bonus of up to $1,000, paid in two increments following 90 and 180 days of employment.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Health and wellness programs.
Pet insurance.
401(k) with an immediate contribution option and competitive employer match for eligible employees.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off, including personal, sick, and vacation time.