Inventory Specialist

Position Title: Inventory Specialist 

Location: Channelview, TX 

Role Overview: 

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for plant purchasing and inventory control. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Support procurement and accounts payable functions, including setting up vendors, creating purchase orders, and verifying items purchased and invoicing records. 
• Obtain pricing for inventory items, create inventory labels, and place parts in correct bin locations. 
• Sign for deliveries, unpack boxes, and verify contents match packing slips; file purchase orders as required. 
• Maintain inventory control, including receiving, assigning locations, creating new part numbers, tracking materials/parts used, and facilitating cycle counts. 
• Coordinate with the Administration Manager on inventory transactions, issues, or problems for monthly reporting. 
• Manage and maintain inventory in Maximo, including entering PRs, processing POs, and resolving vendor order/invoice discrepancies. 
• Organize warehouse inventory, manage obsolete parts removal, and plan/execution of cycle counts and year-end physical inventory events. 
• Attend plant meetings as necessary to stay informed of activities and provide regular updates. 
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Administrative Manager. 

Qualifications: 

• Required: 
• 2 years of general office experience 
• 1 year of warehouse experience 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Intermediate MS Office skills 
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines 
• Desired: 
• 1 year of accounts payable or general accounting experience 
• 1 year of shipping and receiving experience 
• Forklift and lift truck experience 

Working Conditions: 

• Exposure to outdoor environments, extreme weather conditions, and hazardous materials. 
• Frequent use of protective equipment and proximity to high voltages and machinery. 
• Physical requirements include walking, standing, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and other tasks involving physical exertion. 
• Extended working hours, including weekends, holidays, and "on-call" availability, may be required. 

All plant employees must prioritize safety at all times. Employment is contingent on passing a physical examination, drug screening, and random post-employment drug tests.