Inventory Specialist

Position Summary: The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining the organization’s inventory by conducting regular counts of equipment, tracking and managing inventory returns, documenting overstock items, communicating lost, damaged, or missing equipment, and managing inventory data in NetSuite.

Essential Job Functions

• Request regular counts of stock inventory from the warehouse and verify data accuracy in NetSuite.
• Manage, receive, research, and properly process and tag returned items.
• Manage, research, record, and ensure overstock and unidentified items are properly entered into NetSuite and the Overstock List.
• Coordinate addition of used and overstock equipment to the AQ Overstock Sale Sheet with the Tucson Inventory Specialist and Sales Manager.
• Follow up with salespeople and the projects team on returned items to determine if we can return them to the manufacturer, and the return to vendor process.
• Work with the Tucson Inventory team to ensure accuracy of data in NetSuite.
• Communicate to project managers and salespeople when items scheduled for delivery are not included in said delivery for any reason.
• Establish reorder protocols to ensure relevant stock levels are maintained at all times.
• Drive cycle counts and annual inventory counts in the Phoenix warehouse.
• Assist with inventory transfers from one warehouse to another and accurately documenting them in NetSuite.
• Provide backup to the Shipping and Receiving clerk for ERP data entry, tagging items, and pulling equipment.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of inventory control procedures as well as data management procedures.
• Finely tuned attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to learn new computer systems quickly and become a super user and train others on new systems.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Navigating warehouse and reaching items above and below eye-level.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
  
  

Position Type/expected Work Hours

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM. This position offers eligibility for health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental insurance and 401(k) matching along with paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

About Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc

Arizona Restaurant Supply is a full-service supplier to the hospitality industry: restaurants, hotels, schools, and institutions for restaurant supplies, kitchen equipment, and dining supplies. For over thirty years we have served the food service industry with courteous, friendly service. Our continually growing base of loyal, satisfied customers has enjoyed our expanded list of services and restaurant equipment products, and we work every day to continue improving our offerings. In addition to restaurant supplies, ARS does commercial kitchen design and has leasing programs for dish machines and ice makers available. We also offer monthly chemical services for all of your kitchen and janitorial needs.