Inventory Specialist

$43,389 - $43,389/Yr

Eos Energy Storage - Turtle Creek, PA

Full-time

Turtle Creek, PA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Inventory Specialist is a crucial role within our organization, responsible for ensuring that all purchases are accurately received and accounted for in the company's records. This position plays a vital part in controlling the flow of supplies and equipment, as well as tracking and analyzing inventory to meet production needs. The Inventory Specialist will work closely with various departments to determine optimal inventory levels, communicate shortages and back orders, and ensure that all inventory-related processes are followed meticulously. In this role, the Inventory Specialist will monitor, use, and maintain inventories of spare parts, supplies, and equipment necessary to support business operations. This includes recording and tracking inventories of materials, supplies, and finished products, conducting physical inventories, and ensuring proper administration of all cycle count procedures. The specialist will also be responsible for reconciling any inventory discrepancies and addressing follow-up questions from customers. Additionally, the role involves preparing, maintaining, and distributing reports related to inventory, as well as monitoring material movement to ensure accurate and optimal inventory levels. The Inventory Specialist must operate within existing safety guidelines and ensure adherence to the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process. Responsibilities also include managing all inbound and outbound shipping and receiving, counting and reconciling randomly chosen part numbers or locations, and assisting in developing solutions to specific problem areas. The specialist will utilize the ERP system for tracking materials and fulfilling production requests by restocking or preparing kits of materials. This position may require working overtime or weekends as needed, and the individual must be adaptable to changes in duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, use, and maintain inventories of spare parts, supplies, and equipment required to support business operations/processes.
• Work with other departments to determine optimal inventory levels and communicate shortages and back orders to internal customers.
• Record and track inventories of materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Conduct a physical inventory keying in inventories as requested.
• Ensure proper administration of all cycle count procedures and processes; research outstanding issues related to inventory reconciliation; reconcile any inventory discrepancies and handle any follow-up questions from customers.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute reports related to inventory.
• Monitor material movement to ensure inventory levels are accurate and optimal.
• Clearly identify and account for inventory versus non-inventory items.
• Operate within existing safety guidelines.
• Ensure the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process is adhered to.
• Responsible for all inbound and outbound shipping and receiving.
• Count and reconcile randomly chosen part numbers and/or locations.
• Assist in developing solutions to specific problem areas.
• Work within the ERP system for tracking inbound and outbound materials for production support.
• Fulfill production requests by re-stocking or preparing kits of materials.
• Package and prepare materials for shipment.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• ERP experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• High organization skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reliable and self-driven able to work independently without regular direct supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Effective organization, prioritization, and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 3 years of experience preferred.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.