Inventory Specialist

Zipline•Houston, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will own day-to-day shipping, receiving, and inventory operations at the facility. You’ll ensure materials are accurately received, stored, tracked, picked, packed, and shipped with perfect quality and in full compliance with safety standards. You will maintain warehouse organization, manage dock activities and material handling equipment, perform cycle counts, and proactively identify and resolve inventory discrepancies. You will also build strong working relationships with OEMs, internal teams, and vendors — troubleshooting shipment and inventory issues as they arise and driving them to resolution. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, operational discipline, and a customer-first mindset.

Requirements

2-5 years Logistics and/or warehouse experience; preferably within an international supply chain organization
Excellent customer service skills
Initiative to scope, start, and drive projects and tasks to completion
Ability to openly seek advice, guidance, and enlist support as needed
Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
Good collaboration and teamwork abilities
Expert inventory management
Proficiency in relevant computer applications including MS Word and Excel ● Familiarity with warehouse management system (WMS) technology
Familiarity with material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack)
Must be able to work with minimum supervision
Must be eligible to work in the US
Valid driver's license in good standing

Responsibilities

Execute shipping and receiving functions at the facility
Manage dock and warehouse organization, material handling equipment, and shipping supplies
Handle issues related to inventory handling and material conveyance.
Allocate and organize storage locations according to requirements
Sort inventory according to established procedures
Mark inventory with identifying information
Update and maintain inventory records and databases
Complete regular cycle counts of inventory
Identify potential inventory shortages and communicate with relevant stakeholders
Pick and prepare orders to be shipped
Ensure proper packaging and labeling of shipments
Ensure perfect quality of outbound orders
Adhere to all safety standards and operating procedures
Build and grow relationships with OEM, internal customers and vendors
Troubleshoot inventory and shipment issues and customer complaints that arise and work to solve them