Field Inventory Specialist

Job Code

09010

Non-Exempt

Field Operations

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Safety-Sensitive

The Inventory Specialist oversees and manages the handling of equipment, materials and inventory needs for the field shops of Mesa.

• Oversee the inventory use and consumption of the shop location.
• Ensure parts for technicians are on hand and technicians record correct part numbers to their service orders.
• Follow up to check the correct part numbers are consumed on work orders through NAV.
• Help identify critical shortages in inventory to eliminate expedited shipping and assist with supply runs.
• Maintain close communication with shop technicians and other inventory specialists in the location.
• Conduct regular inventories, identify and solve stock problems with minimal guidance.
• Communicate effectively with the shop and chain of command to correct problems as they arise.
• Act as the main point of contact for all inventory related issues including damages and warranty processes.
• Record any discrepancies and collaborate with peers to find solutions, covering missing inventory, incorrect part consumption, warranty, damages, and critical shortages.
• Provide employees with accurate information on parts being taken to technicians and outstanding consumption.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and partners in the shop and field.
• Identify shop technician needs, run errands, keep work areas organized, and ensure correct part numbers are consumed.
• Support technicians and operations in the shop and at headquarters.
• Stock product in stock locations, keeping a clean and organized workspace.
• Label all inventory item locations for easy access.
• Organize shop, yard, and parts to provide easy access to required items.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies quickly and accurately with appropriate contacts in house and at headquarters.
• Act as the main point of contact for all shop needs; no technician should grab inventory without the associate’s knowledge.
• Communicate inventory/accounting/operations related issues that may arise.
• Reduce paperwork-related mistakes consumed on work orders by service technicians.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Safety-sensitive positions require initial drug screening as a condition of employment and may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.

High School or GED

1 year of previous related experience. Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

• Ability to obtain Crane and Forklift Certifications by the end of the probationary period; considerations for physical disability will be reviewed case-by-case.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

• Be approved for and hold a company credit card.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and practices.
• Understanding of part tracking and consumption within enterprise systems such as NAV.
• Familiarity with warranty processes and damage reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics, including shipping, receiving, and vendor coordination.
• Understanding of shop operations and technician support requirements.
• Skill in maintaining organized, clean, and efficient inventory and shop environments.
• Skill in conducting physical inventories and identifying discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with technicians, vendors, and headquarters.
• Problem-solving skills related to missing, damaged, or misused inventory.
• Attention to detail when labeling, stocking, and documenting parts and materials.
• Ability to accurately record, track, and verify part numbers and service order consumption.
• Relationship-building skills with shop staff, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Self-management of inventory usage and consumption with minimal supervision.
• Identification of critical shortages and anticipation of inventory needs to reduce delays.
• Central point of contact for all inventory-related matters.
• Maintain real-time communication and mustes when mandatory.
• Support both shop and field operations by ensuring accurate, timely parts availability.
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