Inventory Specialist - Charlotte​/Raleigh, NC

Inventory Specialist – Hybrid position supporting 3PL locations across the Carolinas. Candidates should be primarily based in either the Charlotte or Raleigh area; regular travel between locations and occasional regional travel for cycle count and operational activities will be required.

Manages all aspects of inventory integrity within Third‑Party Logistics (3PL) locations and local centers. Responsible for complete inventory audits, identifying deficiencies, developing solutions, and implementing strategic plans to ensure compliance with company standards. Accountable for $2–4million in inventory across multiple 3PL locations and centers within the assigned territory. Supports and reports on operational policies and procedures, coordinates with departments, optimizes workflow, ensures compliance, presents to leadership and finance, and reconciles operational errors.

Actively supports cost savings initiatives and leads efforts to reduce inventory write‑offs.

• Receive all inventory and maintain accurate records of shipments and goods for assigned centers of operation.
• Work with Equipment Coordination Specialist (ECS) team to reconcile all inventory shipped to customers and other locations, ensuring correct equipment delivery on time and aligned with invoicing.
• Conduct physical and spot inventory audits for all assigned centers, research deficiencies and identify solutions.
• Oversee 3PL and center cycle count requirements, inventory management, and audits, ensuring timely completion.
• Manage consignments, equipment rental returns, and warranty returns (RMA) processes.
• Travel to locations within the assigned area to uncover operational inefficiencies and report findings to leadership with suggested action plans.
• Reconcile inventory audits to maintain acceptable inventory levels in 3PLs and centers.
• Reduce operational costs by reconciling missing, lost, and incorrectly transacted inventory.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors (3PLs), ECS, and local management.
• Collaborate with team members and cross‑functional departments to resolve operational issues and optimize workflow.
• Reduce depreciated or obsolete inventory by working with area leadership to liquidate and save on costs.
• Oversee systematic location accuracy and accountability within assigned centers.
• Report key performance indicators for assigned centers to identify trends and inform operational performance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience across various data entry platforms.
• Strong logistics experience with high‑volume inventory movement.
• Interpersonal skills for efficient follow‑up with vendors, TSMs, and 3PLs.

• Time‑management and prioritization.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer‑service orientation and ability to resolve complex issues.
• Planning and arranging activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.
• Team‑work and multitasking, managing conflict, and performing under pressure.
• Analytical thinking and continuous improvement identification.
• Project oversight and recommendation of improvement opportunities.
• Capacity to work effectively at all organization levels.

4years of combined experience in equipment installation, purchasing, customer service, order processing, sales operations, or inventory management (or equivalent).

High school education with vocational training and/or on‑the‑job training. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Up to 25–30% travel to perform monthly and quarterly cycle counts at assigned distribution centers and third‑party logistics locations.

Henry Schein,Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

• Work From Home – performed from a TSM’s home office.
• Hybrid – scheduled between home office and company facility as required.
• Onsite – performed exclusively at a company facility.
• Field – requires traveling to different locations within a specific geographic territory.