Equipment Inventory Specialist

Description

Equipment Inventory Specialist in Manhattan, KS. Cross‑functional dynamic team ensuring marketability, transferability, and presentation of items auctioned on  Responsibilities include quality control, item ownership, problem solving, compliance, operational excellence, training updates, auction management, communication, continuous improvement.

• Quality Control:
  Ensure all submissions and items meet quality standards, including digital asset presentation, completeness, formatting, and transferability.
• Item Ownership & Marketability:
  Guarantee the marketability and clear ownership path of each asset listed on
• Problem Solving:
  Independently solve item or opportunity level issues, prioritizing and applying effective techniques.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as active team member, facilitating knowledge sharing and ensuring daily tasks and departmental goals are achieved within a cross‑functional Listing Operations team.
• Compliance:
  Review and assess contracts and other legal documents to ensure legal and regulatory compliance for the transfer of ownership.
• Operational Excellence:
  Manage incoming work, plan short and long‑term strategies to meet operational and company goals, and ensure the marketability and clear ownership path of assets.
• Auction Management:
  Oversee successful execution of auctions and provide immediate responses to field‑related inquiries.
• Communication:
  Monitor communication channels to provide timely responses to questions and issues, collaborating with sales coordinators and other team members as necessary.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Engage in research to increase personal and departmental knowledge of equipment attributes for listing on

• Understanding of company core values and goals.
• Strong decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in cross‑departmental communication and collaboration.
• Commitment to team engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Flexibility to undertake additional duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of agriculture, construction, and fleet equipment.
• Proficiency in software and computer technologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• May be requested to complete skills assessment testing.
• U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to complete a background check.

• Full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt, eligible for overtime.
• Office hours 8am‑5pm, Monday through Friday; overtime may be required to achieve due dates.
• Located in Purple Wave headquarters, Manhattan, KS.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

• Hourly rate $18.00–$22.00, paid bi‑weekly.
• Monthly Bonus Program based on revenue (90% = $300, 100% = $600, 110% = $900, 120% = $1,200).
• Health, dental, and vision starting the first month after start date.
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4% starting first day of employment.
• Life insurance benefit $25,000 with optional employee contribution.
• Short‑term disability fully paid.
• Personal time off (PTO) 120 hours prorated after 60 days.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after 90 days.

Purple Wave Auction is a leader in the equipment auction industry focusing on construction, agriculture, fleet, and government equipment. We are data‑driven, quickly changing, and evolving, growing organization dedicated to marketing assets for the highest quality bidders. Our core values: TRUST, TEAM, CARE, PASSION.

Equal Opportunity is a Purple Wave, Inc. policy. We select the best‑qualified candidate for each position. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability, military or veteran status.

As a condition of employment, you will sign the Company’s Authorization for Background Check and provide documents establishing identity and right to work in the United States.