Job Description

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Job Title:  Inventory Specialist

Location: Atlanta, Georgia   

Duration: 6 Months with possible Extension

Job Description:

Inventory Specialists maintain the inventory of the OIM.   Inventory Specialists have the additional following responsibilities:

•             Good organizational skills are necessary for Inventory Specialists to take charge of organizing inventory and improving the efficiency of the selection and shipping process.

•             Oversee inventory and order additional products and supplies when needed.

•             Evaluate the selection and shipping process and work to improve efficiency.

•             Keep up-to-date with industry trends and update inventory as needed.

•             The ability to manage multiple projects at one time in an efficient and timely manner. 

•             Good written and verbal communication skills are crucial for negotiating contracts, interviewing new vendors, educating warehouse employees and developing new inventory processes.

•             Problem-solving skills to come up with ways to improve overall efficiency and overcome inventory problems.

•             Maintain and update inventory records and system to ensure accurate and timely inventory tracking.

•             Work with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory needs and identify potential stock issues.

•             Monitor inventory levels and identify potential stockouts or overstock situations.

•             Manage inventory aging and coordinate proper rotation or disposal of obsolete inventory.

•             Participate in regular inventory counts and coordinate physical inventory audits as needed.

•             Collaborate with purchasing and logistics teams to optimize procurement and transportation processes.

•             Develop and implement SOPs for inventory management and continuously improve inventory operations.

•             Review and analyze inventory data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.

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Requirements:

•             2+ years of experience in an inventory role

•             Able to use a computer and other office technology

•             Familiar with data entry systems

•             Able to lift up to 50 pounds

•             Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a warehouse environment

•             Great written and verbal communication skills

•             Experience with budget management

•             Attention to detail to identify defective products

•             Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

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Schedule

Days: Monday  Yes Tuesday  Yes Wednesday  Yes Thursday  Yes Friday  Yes Saturday  No Sunday  No

Hours/Day: 8

Time Zone: EST

Shift: 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM

 

Qualification:

• Attention to Detail-Attention to detail to identify defective products-No
• Budget Management -Experience with budget management-Novice (1-3 Years)-No
• Data Entry-Familiar with data entry systems-Novice (1-3 Years)-No
• Inventory-2+ years of experience in an inventory role-Novice (1-3 Years)-Yes
• Lifting-Able to lift up to 50 pounds-No
• Technology-Able to use a computer and other office technology-Novice (1-3 Years)       -No
• Work Environment-Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a warehouse environment-No
• Written and Verbal-Great written and verbal communication skills-No
• MicrosoftOffice-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications  -Proficient (4-6 Years)-No