Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

Confidential Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States

Must have 3+ yrs experience in inventory management

Strongly prefer Service Titan or Sage experience (software) - if you’re able to provide knockout questions these would be great.

Position Summary

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for overseeing all inventory operations for a plumbing service operation. This role ensures accurate tracking, purchasing, receiving, and distribution of materials, tools, and equipment using Service Titan and Sage systems. The Inventory Specialist will maintain optimal stock levels, minimize shrinkage, and support field technicians with timely and accurate inventory fulfillment.

• Maintain accurate inventory levels across warehouse and service vehicles
• Monitor stock usage trends and place orders accordingly
• Perform regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintain proper min/max levels and reorder points
• Ensure accurate item setup, pricing, and cost tracking in Service Titan
• Maintain synchronization between Service Titan and Sage
• Process purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices in Sage
• Generate and analyze inventory and usage reports
• Ensure proper job costing and material allocation
• Process transactions for purchase orders and receipts
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and availability
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Track shipments and resolve vendor discrepancies
• Maintain strong vendor relationships
• Establish and enforce warehouse procedures and safety standards
• Ensure proper organization, labeling, and storage of materials
• Coordinate daily material staging for service calls and installations
• Improve workflow efficiency and warehouse layout
• Coordinate with service managers and technicians to ensure truck stock accuracy
• Implement and manage truck restocking procedures
• Support emergency material requests

• 3+ years of inventory or warehouse management experience (plumbing/HVAC industry preferred)
• Experience with Service Titan and/or Sage preferred
• Strong understanding of job costing and inventory accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel and inventory reporting
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a warehouse environment
• Analytical thinking
• Leadership and team development
• Accountability and ownership

• Inventory accuracy rate
• On‑time material availability for technicians
• Warehouse organization and safety compliance
• Purchase cost control and margin protection