Inventory Specialist

Inventory specialist for cold storage facility - NE Portland, OR

Job Description:

• Compile and maintain records of physical and virtual product inventories via daily activities of cycle counting, claims management and accounts administration within the facility

• Manage data concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping products for/from the facility

• Order shipping materials supplies and equipment to maintain inventory throughout the facility

• Keep inventory, purchasing, shipping and other records

• Put together data from purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting reports

• Determine stock supply and need for replenishment

• Look into damages, inventory adjustments, and shrink issues

• Find product to ensure correct product ID, conduct cycle counts regularly and assist in physical inventories

• Look at stock numbers, pallet IDs, authorized substitutes, and other listed information with catalogs, manuals, product lists, and similar references to verify accuracy of shipping order

• Review files to find unused items and recommend disposal of excess or damaged products

• Operate warehouse material handling equipment to move product while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures

• Ability and comfortability to operate high reach lift truck as needed (Raymond brand preferred)

Skills:

Logistics, Inventory, Inventory control, Cycle counts, warehouse management system wms, Material handling, reach lift, Data entry, Microsoft office

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have experience with inventory, cycle counts, and general warehouse logistics (food distribution ideal)

• Experience with purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and ordering materials preferred

• Experience with ERP or WMS systems highly preferred

• Experience operating stand up forklift or reach lift preferred (Raymond high lift highly preferred, Crown is okay too). Will train if no experience.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular)

• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -2 Fahrenheit in cold storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed