Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Automated Dairy•Nampa, ID

7d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Warehouse Inventory Specialist supports the business by managing purchasing activities, maintaining inventory control, resolving inventory issues, and ensuring inventory accuracy across the warehouse, customer locations, and inventory software. The role coordinates orders, receiving, transfers, deliveries, vendor relationships, inventory audits, and related reporting and paperwork. It also provides proactive support to internal customers and works with accounts payable, suppliers, and location parts personnel to resolve invoice, pricing, shipment, and parts issues. The position requires the ability to consistently lift up to 100 pounds to place incoming products on shelves. The work schedule is an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to understand and complete required documents, answer vendor questions, and provide management support.
Exceptional communication and customer-service skills.
A sense of urgency, organizational skills, and the ability to function well in a team environment.
Ability to represent the company dependably and professionally.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
High school diploma, GED, or employment history demonstrating the skills required for the job.
Prior experience with accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products.
Ability to consistently lift up to 100 pounds to shelf incoming products.
Ability to sit for long periods.
Must pass a physical agility test, background check, and drug test.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of order and inventory experience.
One year of inventory-control experience (preferred).
Microsoft Dynamics BC experience.

Responsibilities

Order items from inventory requests; confirm orders, pricing, and ship dates; and input order points for locations.
Build part numbers and work with service technicians, installers, and locations to locate parts and part numbers.
Oversee inventory and maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing products.
Accurately count and receive incoming freight using inventory software.
Coordinate product transfers, receipts, and bill-outs with satellite locations using inventory software.
Interview potential vendors and select vendors that meet the organization’s needs.
Place restock orders and ensure essential inventory items remain available.
Keep up with industry trends and update inventory as needed.
Ensure purchase orders, pricing, compliance, inventory utilization, and reporting are handled efficiently.
Use management software and technology to maintain inventory records.
Manage open orders and follow up with suppliers to establish delivery timelines.
Perform inventory audits and research inventory overages and shortages.
Manage deliveries and use software to accurately reflect inventory.
Create paperwork required to acquire materials and services.
Provide proactive customer-service support to internal customers.
Work with the accounts payable department on invoice issues.
Resolve vendor issues involving missing pricing, incorrect parts, or incorrect quantities; discuss pricing, discounts, and product offerings with vendors.
Review old purchase orders, check back orders, and update shipping dates.
Work with location parts personnel on unreceived purchase orders, shipping issues, and part issues.
Locate alternative vendors for parts in short supply.
Complete cleanups, audits, and other duties as assigned or necessary.
Identify improvement opportunities and suggest ways to increase company efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Stay current on trends and changes in areas of responsibility through training, events, and other information sources.