The Inventory Specialist focuses on managing the flow and storage of steel materials within a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking material movement, performing cycle counts, and resolving discrepancies. They also play a role in receiving, storing, and distributing materials, as well as assisting with physical inventory. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining Accurate Inventory Records: Tracking and documenting material receipts, transfers, and consumption. Perform physical counts (cycle counts), reconciling discrepancies, and updating inventory.
• Tracking Material Movement: Monitoring the movement of steel materials within the facility, ensuring proper storage and handling. 
• Resolving Inventory Discrepancies: Investigating and resolving any differences between physical inventory counts and system records, potentially involving research and adjustments. 
• Receiving and Storing Materials: Receiving, unloading, inspecting, and properly storing incoming steel materials, verifying accuracy, and documenting everything properly.
• Optimizing Warehouse/Storage: Organizing steel storage areas, ensuring efficient material flow, and adhering to safety protocols.
• Assisting with Physical Inventories: Participating in the annual or periodic physical inventory process, including counting, reconciling, and investigating any discrepancies. 
• Assisting with Returns and Scrap Management: Identifying and preparing materials for return to suppliers or managing scrap materials, potentially coordinating with purchasing or operations. 
• Reporting: Preparing reports on inventory levels, movement, and discrepancies to inform management and support decision-making.
• Collaboration: Working closely with various internal departments (purchasing, production, sales, logistics, etc.) and potentially external vendors or suppliers to ensure material availability and efficient material flow.
• Adhering to Regulations: Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies, especially concerning safety.

Skills and Qualifications

• Inventory Management Software: Familiarity with inventory management systems, such as ERP systems. 
• Data Entry and Accuracy: Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately enter and manage data. 
• Problem-Solving: Identify, address, and resolve issues such as inventory discrepancies, system errors, or delivery delays.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to collaborate with other departments and personnel. 
• Inventory Management Expertise: Proficiency in inventory software (e.g., IFS, ERP systems), understanding inventory control principles, and familiarity with techniques like Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory.
• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Essential for prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects, and maintaining a well-organized storage area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Stamina: Lifting heavy materials (often up to 50 pounds) and spending long periods standing or operating machinery.

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. without physical restrictions.
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times such as safety glasses, welding helmets, hearing protection, gloves and safety toe boots.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments during summer and winter months.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Relevant Experience: 5+ years in inventory and / or warehousing.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and inventory management systems.

• Able to work overtime if needed.
• MUST be dependable and provide references and good work history.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.