What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory/Website Specialist position at S.W. Collins Company Inc.?
Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Quarterly Safety Bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Day Volunteering
- SEP-IRA
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
About Us:
At S.W. Collins we’re proud to be a locally owned lumber and building materials retailer that has been serving our community with quality building materials and exceptional service for over 180 years. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Inventory and Website Specialist to help maintain the integrity of our inventory systems and product catalog, both in-store and online.
At S.W. Collins we’re proud to be a locally owned lumber and building materials retailer that has been serving our community with quality building materials and exceptional service for over 180 years. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Inventory and Website Specialist to help maintain the integrity of our inventory systems and product catalog, both in-store and online.
Position Summary:
The Inventory and Website Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our inventory data is accurate, up to date, and well-organized across our internal systems and customer-facing website. This role works closely with purchasing, sales, marketing, and management to support a seamless product experience for both our team and our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
ERP Inventory Management & Data Integrity:
- Create and maintain item records.
- Monitor and update item details including descriptions, pricing, units of measure, categories, vendors, and inventory status.
- Regularly review and clean up discontinued or outdated inventory items.
- Ensure appropriate min/max levels are set and maintained for core products.
- Identify and source suitable replacements for discontinued products.
- Assist in monitoring inventory accuracy and participate in audits or cycle counts.
Website Product Catalog Maintenance:
- Manage product listings and content on the company website.
- Work with marketing and sales teams to feature products, promotions, and seasonal offerings.
- Sequence and categorize data for intuitive browsing and searchability.
- Ensure product content (images, specifications, descriptions) is complete, consistent, and aligned with brand standards.
- Coordinate with vendors or suppliers for digital assets as needed.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Support inventory analysis through reporting tools (e.g., DOG reports, inventory usage reports, etc.)
- Provide insights to help guide purchasing and inventory stocking decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with department managers to support special projects, product rollouts, or category resets.
- Communicate with marketing on web content strategy, product features, and seasonal campaigns.
- Assist sales team with product lookup and data integrity concerns.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint).
- Proven track record of accurate and efficient data entry.
- Solid critical thinking skills—ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while handling multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with inventory analysis tools and concepts (e.g., dog reports, turns).
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience in retail or building materials/lumberyard environment.
- Experience with e-commerce platforms or content management systems.
- Basic knowledge of SEO best practices for product listings.
