Inventory Specialist

Hub Group • Kent, WA

13d

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for performing the clerical inventory duties. This candidate will respond to emails and voicemails concerning orders, issue resolution, shipment tracking, routing questions and customer requests in a timely manner. She/he must have excellent organizational skills handling files, time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments to their completion and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well without direct supervision
• Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to perform general administrative duties; file, perform data entry, photocopies, etc.
• Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
• Ability to handle heavy workload and work well under pressure
• Understanding of industry documents (bill of lading, master airway bills, TSA forms, etc.)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Must be able to pass basic hazardous materials training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
• Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
• Forklift and general freight handling knowledge

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming customer calls and provide detailed information
• Participate in afternoon check-in of delivery teams
• Audit inventory parts for delivery teams
• Data entry on shipment tracking
• Provide support for tracking shipments and communication progress
• Maintain files in order and as outlined in the operations procedures and policy manual
• Consistently monitor e-mail requests and provide detailed information in a timely fashion
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees