Senior Inventory Specialist

REXEL • Phoenix, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Rexel USA is seeking a Senior Inventory Specialist to join its team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role is responsible for accurately and efficiently filling customer orders, performing cycle counts, resolving inventory discrepancies, and receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping materials in accordance with company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. The specialist handles warehouse transactions and helps maintain the branch or distribution center environment.

The position uses radio-frequency handheld devices and warehouse management system dashboards to complete inventory-control activities, including cycle counting, location maintenance, vendor returns, scrap, inventory processing, exception reporting, and lost-and-found product processing. It also involves investigating discrepancies and shipment or receipt issues, monitoring inventory levels, receiving and verifying incoming materials, preparing shipments and related paperwork, and loading vehicles. Other branch duties may include counter sales, order preparation, and equipment and material handling. The specialist must follow company policies and safety procedures, communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, vendors, and supervisors, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in inventory control or a high-volume warehouse or distribution center.
• Customer-oriented and motivated, with excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, schedules, and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and respond sensitively to their needs.
• Excellent computer skills, including demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Excel), automated order-entry systems, and internet-based tools.
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation and work productively as part of a team or work group.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment operating certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean and process-flow layout.

Responsibilities

• Follow company core competencies, policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety practices.
• Use RF handheld devices and WMS dashboard screens to conduct cycle counts, location maintenance, vendor returns, scrap, inventory processing, exception reporting, and lost-and-found product processing.
• Research and reconcile inventory discrepancies, receipt exceptions, shipping issues, customer returns, and damaged materials.
• Complete inventory control tasks accurately and on time according to business requirements.
• Immediately report damage to electronic hardware, material handling equipment, or the distribution center to a supervisor.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain healthy inventory counts.
• Receive materials from vendors, customers, and other warehouses.
• Verify received material quantities and descriptions against packing lists.
• Process shipment paperwork, verify merchandise, apply appropriate postage tape and labels, follow customer shipping instructions, and insure shipments when necessary.
• Prepare distribution center orders and ensure the correct product type and quantity are shipped.
• Communicate with vendor buyers about issues, concerns, and required corrections to item inventory or products.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles as needed.
• Perform other branch functions when required, including counter sales; preparing and filling orders; receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping materials; and maintaining branch equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays and flexible personal days per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA accounts
• Commuter transit benefits
• Optional pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness insurance, and home and auto insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Professional training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED