Inventory Specialist

Millborn Seeds•Brookings, SD

14d

About The Position

Millborn Seeds is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee inventory flow, receiving, and warehouse organization. The role ensures incoming product is received accurately, inventory is stored efficiently, and warehouse space is managed proactively to support production, distribution, and customer needs. The Inventory Specialist helps keep operations moving by tracking incoming product, movement through production, and where inventory needs to go next. The ideal candidate is highly organized, anticipates space and inventory needs, and takes ownership of maintaining an accurate and efficient warehouse.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage inventory, warehouse space, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
Operational mindset and ability to anticipate incoming product and upcoming space needs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, and take ownership of solutions.
Dependable and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with production, distribution, and other teammates.
Positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
Ability to stay organized and make sound decisions in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Flexibility to adjust priorities as inventory, production, and customer needs change.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends during peak seasons as needed.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform hands-on work in a warehouse environment.
Ability to safely operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in inventory management, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, agriculture, seed, or a related operation.
Forklift certification or previous equipment-operation experience.
Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory reconciliation, or warehouse organization.
Familiarity with agricultural products or seed industry operations.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound LTL and UPS shipments, verify product, and complete required receiving documentation accurately and on time.
Manage warehouse floor locations to ensure adequate space is available for incoming product and product moving out of production.
Manage rack storage and pallet locations to maximize warehouse space and maintain an organized inventory system.
Maintain organization and product flow within the mixing area to avoid unnecessary interruptions to production teammates.
Anticipate incoming inventory and production needs and proactively adjust warehouse space to prevent bottlenecks.
Assist teammates with locating missing or misplaced seed and resolving inventory discrepancies.
Coordinate inventory movement and warehouse priorities with production, distribution, and other teammates.
Support inventory counts, audits, and reconciliation to maintain inventory accuracy.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and work area.
Support other operational needs as priorities and workload change.
Perform other duties as assigned.