Warehouse Specialist

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The Warehouse Specialist supports warehouse operations, inventory management, and material-flow optimization across business units. The role analyzes inventory data, maintains material accuracy, supports Kardex Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), and works with cross-functional teams to promote efficient material handling, system integrity, and operational readiness. The position also supports warehouse automation and continuous improvement, including system testing and integrations, inventory reporting, material assessments, and training. It involves coordinating with operations, planning, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, IT, vendors, security, and SAP Basis teams to address inventory issues and support production requirements.

Requirements

Experience with inventory-management systems such as SAP, Kardex, and Power Pick Global (PPG).
Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, warehousing, and supply-chain processes.
Experience analyzing inventory data and identifying process-improvement opportunities.
Knowledge of warehouse automation systems and material-handling equipment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis.
Ability to coordinate effectively with Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and IT teams.
Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Knowledge of inventory-management principles and Lean material-handling practices.
Understanding of warehouse operations, inventory-control techniques, and material-flow processes.
Ability to interpret inventory reports and identify process-improvement opportunities.
Ability to lift materials up to 35 lbs.
Ability to perform extensive walking and repetitive physical movements, including bending, squatting, lifting, reaching, and climbing ladders.
Ability to work in warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory and material movement data from SAP, Kardex, and Power Pick Global (PPG) to identify trends, discrepancies, and process-improvement opportunities.
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and system audits.
Serve as a liaison between warehouse operations, planning, purchasing, and manufacturing regarding material availability and inventory issues.
Support Kardex VLM operations, including storage optimization, bin configuration, inventory mapping, and system maintenance.
Develop and maintain material-handling strategies for picking, put-away, replenishment, and Kanban processes.
Maintain accurate material master data, including part numbers, storage locations, bin assignments, and inventory attributes.
Investigate inventory variances, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate inventory transfers, material replenishment, and stock consolidation to support production requirements.
Assist with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by coordinating material disposition, inventory adjustments, and procedural updates.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for warehouse and inventory-management system enhancements, including creating and executing test scripts.
Collaborate with IT, warehouse teams, and vendors on system integrations and inventory-management solutions.
Generate inventory reports, KPIs, and material-analysis dashboards to support operational decisions.
Support warehouse automation initiatives and continuous-improvement projects.
Assess materials to optimize space utilization, storage strategies, and inventory-control processes.
Coordinate training and provide guidance on inventory-management processes, SAP transactions, and Kardex system usage.
Monitor inventory levels and work with Planning and Purchasing to mitigate shortages and excess inventory.
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and inventory-control procedures.
Manage technical setup, including PPG software installation, VLM-PC network binding, and workstation maintenance.
Participate in SDA IP address update projects, collaborating with security and SAP Basis teams to configure IPs and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
Load and unload materials using forklifts and pallet jacks as required; wrap, weigh, label, and prepare shipments for transportation.