Inventory Specialist - Los Angeles

About the role

The Inventory Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the sales team and client experience by managing the organization, accuracy, and maintenance of all sample inventory and stockroom operations. This role is essential for ensuring seamless access to materials, timely fulfillment of requests, and a consistently polished showroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly organized, accurate, and up-to-date stockroom of fabric, wallpaper, leather, finish, and material samples across all vendors.
• Ensure all samples are clearly labeled, categorized, and stored according to showroom standards for efficient retrieval.
• Track the movement of samples (incoming, outgoing, and in-use) to maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
• Conduct routine and monthly inventory audits to verify quantities, condition, and availability of all materials.
• Identify and remove damaged, outdated, or discontinued samples, coordinating replacements where needed.
• Continuously improve organizational systems to enhance efficiency and usability for the sales team.
• Accurately pull and prepare sample requests for clients and sales representatives with a high sense of urgency.
• Package samples with attention to detail, ensuring they meet presentation and brand standards.
• Manage daily shipping operations via preferred carrier, including label creation, tracking, and documentation.
• Maintain a sufficient level of product knowledge to assist in showroom activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate digital and/or manual inventory tracking systems.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, usage trends, and replenishment needs.
• Assist in tracking and ordering showroom supplies and Showroom installations.
• Communicate professionally with vendors regarding orders, discrepancies, and product updates.
• Apply basic mathematical skills and utilize measuring tools (ex: hammers, levels, tape measures) as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized stockroom.
• Ensure the showroom floor is client-ready and aligned with brand standards daily.
• Install and merchandise new samples and collections in the showroom library and sales floor according to merchandising guidelines.
• Assist with showroom resets, seasonal updates, and product rotations.
• Operate facility equipment as required and assist with staging and movement of furniture, rugs, and accessories.
• Partner with sales and merchandising teams to maintain presentation standards.
• Help coordinate showroom maintenance projects with the Showroom Manager and third-party contractors (ex: painting, millwork, flooring, or other facility updates).
• Ability to safely lift and carry boxes, samples, and materials weighing 50 lbs or more.
• 70% Standing/Walking | 30% Seated

Requirements

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can self-manage, adapt to shifting priorities, and contribute to overall showroom success. The ideal candidate should have:

• Proven experience in inventory management and stockroom operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic math skills and proficiency with measuring tools.
• Physical stamina to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in inventory management or related field.
• Experience with inventory tracking software and systems.
• Knowledge of fabric, wallpaper, leather, finish, and material samples.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Inventory management and stockroom operations.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Basic math skills and proficiency with measuring tools.
• Physical stamina to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days per year, accrued bi-weekly.
• Sick Days: 8 days per year (or state-defined plans).
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including HDHP with HAS.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Bi-Weekly Company Match.
• Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life/ADD, Critical Illness, Accident, Norton, Hospital Indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Salary range: $XX - $YY per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit https://www.perennialsfabrics.com/careers/.

Perennials and Sutherland participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.