Inventory Specialist

About the role

Location: EFE Laboratories, Perkasie, PA. Reports to: Operations Manager. Status: Non-Exempt. The Inventory Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate tracking and management of inventory, expediting material movement, and coordinating shipments. This role involves managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment, while maintaining an efficient and organized warehouse to meet production needs. The individual will collaborate with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure a smooth supply chain process.

Responsibilities

• Shipping and Receiving: Oversee all warehousing activities, coordinate with production, purchasing, and other departments to ensure timely material supply and shipment.
• Receipt and Distribution: Supervise the receipt, storage, and timely distribution of materials and equipment.
• Order Management: Assign orders to kitting, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Space Management: Develop and implement storage systems and procedures for optimal space utilization and operational efficiency.
• Inventory and Quality Control: Perform regular inventory audits, ensure accurate material transactions, coordinate physical inventories, resolve issues related to outdated stock, damages, and returns.
• Non-Conforming Material: Ensure prompt disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Forklift Operation: Operate a forklift as needed for material handling (forklift experience is a plus).
• Shipping Coordination: Plan and schedule shipments through reliable transportation services to ensure timely delivery.
• Inventory Management & Expediting: Maintain accurate inventory levels, use inventory management software to track stock and manage reordering processes; conduct regular inventory audits and reorder supplies as necessary; monitor and track order statuses to ensure timely delivery; collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments; address and resolve supply chain delays; maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Data and Reporting: Use software to track and report on inventory levels, order statuses, and performance metrics to identify trends and areas for process improvement.
• Management Responsibilities: Supervise warehouse employees (1‑2 people, including temporary staff), providing guidance and education on processes and documentation to ensure adherence to warehouse procedures and safety standards.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required; additional education in supply chain management, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse management, inventory management, or expediting, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting; experience with electronics or contract manufacturing is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems, and experience with MRP and Kanban processes preferred.
• Quality training: Kaizen, ISO‑9000, AS9100, Six Sigma, or similar quality program training is a plus.