Inventory Specialist

About the role

The Inventory Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring efficient warehouse operations, and supporting Ashley Furniture's commitment to delivering quality furniture to customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory counts across all warehouse locations
• Perform regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Generate reports on stock levels, inventory accuracy, and location status
• Identify and report slow-moving or obsolete inventory
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances through root cause analysis
• Coordinate with receiving and shipping departments
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend improvements
• Support physical inventory counts and coordinate count activities
• Implement process improvements and document standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory management or warehouse operations
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and warehouse management software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiarity with barcode scanning and RF devices
• Basic understanding of ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Additional Qualifications, Preferred

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field
• 3+ years of inventory management experience in furniture, retail, or manufacturing industry
• Experience with SAP, Manhattan, or similar enterprise warehouse management systems
• Forklift certification and experience operating warehouse equipment
• Knowledge of cycle counting methodologies and inventory accuracy improvement techniques
• Led improvements in inventory control, cycle counting, and accuracy
• Understanding of inventory control principles, including ABC analysis, safety stock, and reorder point calculations
• Proficiency with data visualization tools

Work Environment

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety-sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs. May require use of forklifts or other warehouse equipment (certification provided).

Schedule

Shift Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00am-4:30pm

Pay

$19.00 - $23.00/hour (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Dirtied Fingernail
• Continuous Improvement
• Growth & Results Focus
• Culture of Leadership
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless
• Operational Excellence

Notice to Search Firms

We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries. Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.