Inventory Specialist

Sr. Inventory Specialist

Location: Vernon, California (Onsite Only)
Pay Rate: $25-$35/ hr 
Compensation and Benefits:  Benefits after 3 months including basic health and dental coverage, vacation days, 401(k), and profit sharing.

Join a dynamic team where your expertise in inventory management will directly impact our production efficiency and growth. As an Inventory Specialist, you'll be essential in maintaining accurate, organized inventory systems that support our manufacturing operations, ensuring that our products reach customers on time and at the highest quality.

Overview
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Inventory Specialist to oversee warehouse organization, participate in cycle counts, and implement effective inventory control practices. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contribute to process improvements, and help drive our success forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up bin locations and organize our 100,000 sq ft warehouse, managing approximately 5,000 items across various product families.
• Lead physical and cycle count programs, including reconciliation and root cause analysis of discrepancies.
• Ensure FIFO shipment practices and oversee inventory for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Procurement, and Engineering teams to align inventory strategies with production schedules and BOM accuracy.
• Implement lean inventory strategies to reduce waste and optimize turnover.
• Monitor inventory control systems, guaranteeing real-time visibility of material movement and availability.
• Develop and mentor warehouse and inventory teams, promoting best practices in accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.

Must-Have Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in inventory and materials management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to organize warehouses and manage raw materials and finished goods inventory.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across multiple departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience managing inventory in a make-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean inventory strategies and systems for real-time inventory visibility.

Ready to bring your inventory expertise to a team that values growth and collaboration? Apply now and help us keep the wheels turning!