Inventory Specialist

About the role

Ecoverse delivers a full line of environmental processing equipment and is the premier distributor of organic/environmental recycling and processing machines in North America. We serve the compost, soil, wood recycling and waste sectors, among others. As the master distributor for many of Europe's top manufacturers in the space, we are at the forefront of an exciting, growing, and interesting industry.

Responsibilities

• Forecast parts inventory needs and order parts inventory to maintain optimal levels.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyze demand patterns and implement inventory management strategies to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses.
• Oversee day-to-day shipping and receiving processes and personnel.
• Manage and oversee cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, excess, and high-demand inventory and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations, item information, and stocking parameters within the ERP system.
• Establish and monitor key inventory metrics including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, stockouts, fill rate, and excess inventory.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.
• Identify new domestic vendors for directs purchasing programs.
• Become proficient with the use of the inventory management process and system.
• Develop and maintain inventory databases.
• Drive corrective action for inventory discrepancy resolution.
• Refine analytics, streamline efficiency, and enforce discipline.
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly business reports; key focus areas include budget & forecast, on-time order fulfillment and inventory tracking.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or technical certifications preferred.
• Degree in supply chain, business administration, business operations, or logistics preferred.
• Two to four years of work experience demonstrating strong performance, reliability, and a desire to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound planning, organizing, and execution skills.
• Computer savvy, comfortable in MS Word and Excel with the ability to learn other programs.
• Ability to work independently with varying levels of supervision.
• Experience in ERP is preferred.

Benefits

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (medical, dental and vision insurance, plus much more)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays/PTO