Inventory Specialist - U.S Bridge : Job Details

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

The inventory specialist is responsible for the timely processing of all inventory transactions within the Company's inventory control software and uses the recorded information to prepare detailed compliance and certification documentation. This individual also maintains accurate records to ensure compliance and schedule deadlines are met. To assure overall accuracy, the incumbent is responsible for troubleshooting and solving ­­­­inefficiencies of related inventory processes and creates and implements procedures to improve effectiveness.

The inventory specialist works closely with team members from Material Handling, Procurement, Finance, and Fabrication on a day-to-day basis. The cross functional nature of the role requires strong communication skills to complement excellent attention to detail and a collaborative style. With demonstrated progression and success in this role, the incumbent would be considered for advancement opportunities in complementary functions.

• Receive steel into our software system confirming proper sign-off on Bill of Lading
• Record material as it is processed and complete certification documentation for all projects including job audits
• Lead and coordinate the annual physical inventory as well as coordinating ongoing cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Work efficiently with the shop associates to maintain accurate information and identify process improvement opportunities
• Be proactive in finding ways to streamline inventory tracking and receiving processes
• Work to improve company's cost of quality standards through maintaining and analyzing inventory and quality control reports
• Prepares regular inventory roll-forward schedule
• Imports documentation from the inventory system to the accounting system
• Maintains accurate detail on stock material
• Regularly audits projects for variances in actual versus estimated material usage and alerts responsible functions of material differences
• Prepares material certification packages for internal and external customer
• Files inventory documents and converts paper documents to electronic file
• Enter items into production control for miscellaneous jobs
• Assists Purchasing Manager with material purchasing
• Any additional tasks assigned by supervisor or management team

• Prefer college degree or completion of relevant college level course work or comparable experience
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Must be Microsoft proficient including intermediate Excel skills. Adobe Pro experience helpful
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

The incumbent must be able to focus on the customer (internal & external), leverage U.S. Bridge's process methodology as appropriate, champion a process disciplined culture, understand the importance of culture change management, make data-driven decisions, embrace the fast-paced and ambiguous world of process improvement.

Working conditions include general office environment, light lifting on occasion, interaction and problem solving on the shop floor and/or at project sites. Office hours 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

U.S. Bridge is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran