Inventory Specialist

Alta Equipment Group•Avon, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist for Ecoverse’s Avon, Ohio branch is responsible for purchasing and physically managing inventory entering the facility, as well as managing outgoing project materials. The role has dual accountability, with inventory accuracy and management deliverables supporting the procurement and accounting teams. The position oversees inventory forecasting, purchasing, inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving, and reporting. It also maintains inventory information in the ERP system, develops and maintains inventory databases, monitors key inventory metrics, and drives corrective action to resolve discrepancies. The successful candidate will help refine analytics, improve efficiency, and enforce inventory-management discipline.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of work experience demonstrating strong performance, reliability, and a desire to learn.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sound planning, organizing, and execution skills.
Computer proficiency, including comfort with MS Word and Excel and the ability to learn other programs.
Ability to work independently with varying levels of supervision.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certifications.
Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Business Operations, or Logistics.
Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Forecast parts inventory needs and order parts to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Monitor inventory levels, analyze demand patterns, and implement strategies to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
Oversee day-to-day shipping and receiving processes and personnel.
Manage cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
Identify slow-moving, obsolete, excess, and high-demand inventory and recommend appropriate actions.
Maintain accurate inventory locations, item information, and stocking parameters in the ERP system.
Establish and monitor inventory metrics, including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, stockouts, fill rate, and excess inventory.
Monitor trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.
Identify new domestic vendors for direct purchasing programs.
Become proficient in the inventory management process and system.
Develop and maintain inventory databases.
Drive corrective action to resolve inventory discrepancies.
Refine analytics, streamline efficiency, and enforce discipline.
Create daily, weekly, and monthly business reports, focusing on budget and forecast, on-time order fulfillment, and inventory tracking.