Inventory Specialist - Cycle Counter

NOV•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist performs cycle counts and supports inventory accuracy, control, and reconciliation across warehouse and production operations. The role verifies physical quantities against inventory system records, investigates and documents discrepancies, maintains inventory records and reports, and processes authorized adjustments according to company policies. It also supports inventory audits, material tracking, receiving inspections, warehouse organization, and related administrative functions, including maintaining the integrity of JDE and EBS data. The position works with planning, warehouse supervision, receiving, shipping, and purchasing teams to resolve inventory issues and support production needs. Duties may also include moving and storing materials, operating warehouse machinery and forklifts safely, creating and updating work orders in JDE, and assisting with picking, packing, or shipping when required. The employee is responsible for promoting a safe work environment and complying with company, quality, health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in inventory control or a warehouse.
Strong attention to detail and research capabilities.
Sense of urgency and support for production goals.
Flexible attitude and ability to pivot quickly to other areas of responsibility.
Integrity, trustworthiness, and customer focus; consistently adhere to ethical principles and expect others to do so.
Attention to detail when recording, tracking, and reconciling data to ensure accurate reporting.
Excellent communication skills for managing direction and feedback with multiple departments.
Ability to compile, analyze, and present data concisely.
Problem-solving ability to quickly identify and resolve issues.
Ability to work and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Ability to operate various styles of forklifts while meeting production and safety requirements.
Expertise in using ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to orchestrate multiple activities and resources to accomplish a goal.
Ability to quickly identify critical information and respond appropriately.
Strong focus on shop-floor and inventory control activities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDE or EBS.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory cycle counts and recounts as needed.
Verify physical inventory quantities against inventory management system records.
Identify, document, investigate, and research inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and damaged materials; identify potential root causes.
Maintain accurate inventory records and complete counts according to established schedules.
Assist with annual physical inventories, inventory audits, reconciliation, and material tracking.
Review inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, shipments, and returns.
Assist with administrative functions and maintain the integrity of JDE and EBS data.
Prepare and maintain cycle count reports, discrepancy logs, and inventory accuracy records.
Recommend improvements to inventory control procedures to reduce recurring discrepancies.
Coordinate with planning and warehouse supervisors to resolve inventory issues.
Process approved inventory adjustments in accordance with company policies and authorization requirements.
Verify product identification, part numbers, quantities, and storage locations.
Ensure materials are labeled, organized, and stored in designated warehouse locations.
Assist in identifying obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory.
Work with receiving, shipping, purchasing, and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory records.
Support warehouse organization, housekeeping, and inventory location accuracy.
Assist with inspections of received materials and goods for compliance with specifications.
Move items to appropriate areas.
Operate warehouse machinery safely and report equipment maintenance needs or problems to the immediate supervisor.
Assist with work order picking, order packing, or shipping when required.
Create and update work orders within JDE.
Work independently while communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Maintain and promote a safe working environment in accordance with applicable HSE procedures.
Comply with NOV Company, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures and support the company's overall objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.