Inventory Specialist

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC • Fredericksburg, VA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist will catalog incoming and outgoing equipment through inspections, assessments, and photographic means. They will verify shipping and receiving data, maintain records for incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory, ensure accurate data entry for push and pull inventory, monitor inventory levels, and forecast incoming and outgoing equipment as it relates to inventory control. The specialist may also assist in preparing shipping and receiving documents and maintain equipment inventory using company-specific software and related programs. This role requires a top-of-mind awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site, the ability to work in a high functioning team environment, and to display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. The individual should take pride in their work and in the company, communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks, and know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent necessary.
• Intermediate to advanced computer use with a Windows-based system; knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook programs.
• Familiar with various equipment used in industrial applications and is knowledgeable about proper operating conditions and general appearance of equipment.
• Able to receive training in certain equipment operation, such as forklift.
• Ability to develop good relations with all levels of staff, customers, and vendors or suppliers.
• Can resolve minor conflicts or issues independently.
• Use relevant information and individual judgement when assessing equipment.
• Good understanding of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words.
• Able to keep legible records, in English.
• Excellent time management skills; be self-motivated and self-directed.
• Valid drivers license required; must be insurable.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with inventory, warehousing, or logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess all equipment returning to the facility or leaving the facility to assure condition and operation are acceptable; take photographic records of condition. Record and report damage to the appropriate parties.
• Tag all returned and received equipment and audit current inventory lists to ensure all inventory and equipment is accounted for.
• Record all incoming (push) and outgoing (pull) inventory into software programs and databases and maintain records to keep inventory records current.
• Forecast incoming and outgoing equipment to verify and ensure needed items are available or are expected.
• Monitor and approve delivery requests and establish good communications and working relationships with delivery personnel.
• Manage equipment ‘To be Determined (TBD)’ list through close contact with the Sales and project management teams for accurate equipment disbursement, contact customers or manufacturers regarding unidentified or unexpected equipment or items.
• Work directly with General Contractors and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors regarding Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment.
• Travel to local warehouse locations as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and necessary.

What This Job Offers

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