Principal Warehouse Specialist

Job Summary: Independently performs all warehouse and inventory functions to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant material handling. Maintains adequate on-hand inventory levels, processes inventory issues, returns, and adjustments.  Orders, receives, stocks, and transacts all materials entering and leaving the warehouse. Documents, prepares, sends and receives equipment for returns and repairs.  Performs monthly cycle counts and full inventory counts, and reconciles inventory variances. Communicates with vendors for pricing and availability and ensure materials are available to support the business. Mentors and trains other warehouse specialists. Demonstrates leadership attributes/capabilities and acts as team lead.  Completes projects/tasks with limited or no supervision. Subject matter expert across warehousing and product matters.   Qualification Requirements: a. Education: High School diploma b. Minimum of seven years warehouse, inventory, distribution center or purchasing experience. c. Valid driver’s license required d. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb step ladder e. Must be able to stand, bend, squat, push, pull, reach repetitively f. Must be willing to operate pallet jack, electric lift and fork lift g. Excellent verbal and written communication skills h. Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision i. NCTI Emerging Leadership Training or equivalent Leadership Training. j. Higher level ERP (Oracle or other) understanding/knowledge. k. Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). l. Forklift Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days. m. Demonstrated project management results. n. Subject Matter Expert within products and supply chain (logistics focus). o. Demonstrates Leadership attributes/capabilities. p. Demonstrated strong drive for results (very strong self starter).