What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at LANGE?
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, storage, and disbursement of materials, tools, equipment and products for the shop team. Successful inventory specialists should have excellent interpersonal communication skills, a firm grasp of basic computer skills, and an ability to work both independently and in a team. The Inventory Specialist will perform inventory control activities. You will maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing products and supplies. Through digital and manual counting you will identify discrepancies with inventory reports and provide report to the Inventory Manager for review.
Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate inventory records through frequent cycle counts and makes inventory adjustments as required.
- Investigates reasons for adjustments to prevent future inaccuracies.
- Pulls and delivers required material to the respective production location as required.
- Provides superior service to “counter customers” and performs accurate and timely record keeping, ensuring material shows on hand and is charged to the appropriate work order or job.
- Upon receipt of materials, inspects shipment to verify all materials match purchase order/packing list.
- Maintains an organized, clean, and professional looking storeroom and ensures proper storage of materials in their designated areas.
- Maintains organized files of packing lists for quality inspections, if required.
- Works in a safe manner following all company safety procedures.
- Properly packages materials for outbound shipments to prevent damage.
Minimum Qualifications
- 6 months of inventory control experience, including cycle counting.
- Experience and ability to use a computerized inventory system (such as Sage JobOps).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a forklift.
- Excellent communication skills with manufacturing workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
- Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Sage JobOps.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate [Medical Card]
Supervisor Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities at this time.
Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Prolonged periods sitting, standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
- Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.
- The worker is frequently required to operate machinery and/or power tools.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Legal Jargon
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
