Inventory Specialist

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Stockton, CA 95205
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $22.33 - $33.66 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Inventory

The Inventory Specialist manages and maintains an organization’s inventory to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and availability of stock. The Inventory Specialist is responsible for overseeing inventory levels, tracking stock movements, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory records. They play a critical role in maintaining efficient warehouse operations, preventing stock discrepancies, and supporting supply chain processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with inventory management systems.

Responsible for participating, supporting, and maintaining compliance to the Company’s quality, environmental and occupational health & safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities as defined by the Company.

Position responsibilities include direct communications with employees, customers, or representatives.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet operational needs while minimizing excess stock.
• Conduct regular physical counts and reconcile discrepancies with digital records.
• Maintain accurate inventory data in warehouse management systems (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain teams to ensure timely restocking of goods.
• Track incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying quantities and quality of goods.
• Identify and report slow-moving, obsolete, or damaged inventory for appropriate action.
• Implement and follow inventory control procedures to prevent loss, theft, or spoilage.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and discrepancies for management review.
• Assist in audits and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to optimize storage and organization of inventory.
• Suggest improvements to inventory processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• 1-3 years of experience in inventory management, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle Net Suite, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for accurate record keeping.
• Familiarity with inventory control methods (e.g. FIFO, LIFO, cycle counting).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) for reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to lift and move inventory items (up to 50 lbs. depending on the role).
• Excellent organizational skills and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with team members and vendors.
• Forklift certification or experience with warehouse equipment.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Language Skills – Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between sets of numbers. Ability to speak and print simple sentences.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual will have to interact with a computer. Basic skills required shall include the use of Internet software and the ability to look‑up, open, and manage files.

• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge;
  Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
  Keeps abreast of current developments;
  Requires minimal supervision;
  Displays understanding of how job relates to others;
  Uses resources…