The Inventory Specialist is tasked with standing up and managing the inventory for our new Ragley, LA warehouse. This role involves tracking incoming and outgoing parts, ensuring the warehouse is organized, and assisting with inventory management in NetSuite and UpKeep. The Inventory Specialist will support operational part needs, initiate purchase requests for replenishment, and periodically travel to other company locations to perform inventory cycle counts and potentially replenish parts as needed. This position will also be responsible for assisting with our new office buildout.
Job Responsibilities:
Warehouse and Inventory:
- Support the initial setup of the Ragley warehouse, including receiving and putting away initial stock, establishing bin locations, and labeling parts and storage areas.
- Develop and implement effective strategies for inventory management, including demand forecasting and reorder point analysis.
- Utilize the NetSuite Inventory Management application as well as UpKeep to track and maintain inventory levels.
- Use NetSuite to process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor inventory levels, track stock movements, and conduct regular physical inventory counts to maintain accurate records.
- Efficiently stock the warehouse with spare parts and materials, ensuring proper organization and space utilization.
- Perform periodic inventory audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective measures.
- Train and communicate standard operating procedures to operations teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies for specific projects.
- Travel as needed to other company warehouses and inventory locations for training, inventory audits, and replenishment tasks.
- Keep to assigned schedule to best support the position's workgroup and related departments.
- Serve as the Ragley Office point of contact for vendor deliveries, internal part pickups, etc.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, accounting, or warehouse support required.
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite, UpKeep, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is a plus.
- Prior office administration or coordination experience is a plus.
- Current forklift certification required.
- Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment and withstand varying weather conditions.
- Outstanding work ethic and integrity.
- Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to balance warehouse and office priorities and quickly resolve urgent requests.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Humble and service-minded with strong interpersonal skills, focused on providing the highest level of customer service, team-oriented, and receptive to direction from all levels of the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is required.
Benefits:
This position is a full-time, on-site position located in Ragley, Louisiana. The selected candidate is eligible for employer-matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances, and other benefit offerings.