Inventory Specialist
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$17 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Northbrook, Illinois |
About this job
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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.
- 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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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1291719379 Posted: 2026-08-29 Job Title: Inventory Specialist