Title: Inventory Specialist

Location: Research Triangle Park,NC

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Inventory Lead, the Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing assigned inventories through daily, weekly, monthly, and annual physical counts. The Inventory Specialist organizes and partners in conducting periodic inventory counts, adjusts quantities and locations, records and reports discrepancies to management while maintaining communication with supported internal customers. Will be the leader in ensuring frequent inventory reconciliation between the warehouse WMS system and ERP system.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Investigate inventory variances stemming from pick errors, cycle count, etc.

Document, identify and analyze gaps in inventory processes

Assist with facilitating cycle counting process

Record and track inventory accuracy for weekly KPI reporting

Ensure all inventory, transaction, reconciliation errors, etc. are corrected by month end close

Assist in the training of new material coordinators on receiving, shipping, and cycle count process.

Perform other work-related duties as assigned

About you:

High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of related experience or bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience with managing inventory.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete tasks on time.

Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and your internal customers.

Basic computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

SAP or WMS experience is preferred.

5-10% travel required (local warehouse and lab sits).