Inventory Specialist

American Material Services Inc

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Education: A high school diploma or GED is generally the minimum requirement, though some employers prefer an associate's degree in logistics or supply chain management. Their core duties include reconciling physical stock with digital records, preventing supply shortages, processing shipments, and managing inventory management software.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorthbrook, IL
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Inventory Specialist- tracks incoming, outgoing, and stored goods
 . Their core duties include reconciling physical stock with digital records, preventing supply shortages, processing shipments, and managing inventory management software.
  • Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
Inventory Specialist Job Description 
Key Responsibilities
  • Cycle Counting: Conducting routine physical counts of products and performing daily or weekly audits.
  • Discrepancy Resolution: Reconciling any differences between physical counts and system records to prevent shrinkage and losses.
  • Shipping & Receiving: Receiving incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders, and logging items into databases.  Packaging, labeling and shipping finished goods.
  • Stock Management: Organizing storage spaces and managing stock rotation (e.g., first-in, first-out) to ensure product freshness and accessibility.  Order and Manage purchased input material, Disposition legacy material.  
  • Replenishment: Monitoring inventory levels and placing restock orders as needed.
  • Reporting: Compiling data on turnover rates, stock levels, and obsolete inventory for management.  
Requirements & Skills
  • Education: A high school diploma or GED is generally the minimum requirement, though some employers prefer an associate's degree in logistics or supply chain management. 
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in word processing, database systems, and spreadsheet software (like Microsoft Excel). Experience with modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and RF scanners is highly valued.  
  • Physical Stamina: The role often requires standing for long periods, bending, and the ability to lift heavy (30 lbs.) merchandise or equipment. 
  • Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and time-management skills to ensure records stay accurate. 
 
 
 

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