Job Description

Are you detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Full Steam Staffing is seeking a skilled Inventory Specialist to join our team in Scotts Valley, CA! In this role, you’ll help maintain accurate inventory levels and support the purchasing department with day-to-day operations. We’re looking for someone reliable, organized, and ready to contribute to a strong, collaborative team.

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

* Candidates must have inventory experience within a purchasing department, as reflected on their resume.*

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

Location: Scotts Valley, CA

Pay Rate: $24-28/HR.

Shift: Monday- Friday AM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, PSL.

Summary of Job Duties : 

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for overseeing the organization’s inventory operations, ensuring accurate stock levels, efficient inventory tracking, and timely replenishment of goods. This role is critical in maintaining supply chain efficiency, minimizing inventory costs, and preventing stockouts or overstock situations.

Specific Job Duties: 

• Develop and implement inventory management procedures and best practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage stock control to ensure adequate supplies.
• Use inventory management system to track stock levels, orders, and deliveries.
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor forecast demand and coordinate with procurement to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Execute inventory transfers between distribution centers to balance stock levels across locations. 
• Execute returns of overstocked and aging inventory to improve turnover and minimize holding costs.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff and other departments (sales, procurement, logistics) to ensure smooth inventory flow.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Report on inventory KPIs and performance metrics to senior management.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by management. 

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or warehouse management.
• Proficiency in inventory MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of inventory auditing and forecasting techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP system, Microsoft NAV, is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Strategic thinking
• Decision-making
• Adaptability and resilience
• Team leadership

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s  Fair Chance Act webpage. #IND-H

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