Lifecycle Inventory Specialist II

Description

The Inventory Specialist II will oversee daily inventory operations to ensure accurate tracking, efficient flow, and proper management of all materials within the facility. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing processes like awaiting parts, put-aways, pick tickets, cycle counts, running parts, and transferring inventory to other facilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in maintaining organized and precise inventory records.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and manage incoming parts, ensuring they are promptly checked, labeled, and staged for use.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Direct the efficient and accurate storage of incoming inventory in designated locations.
• Ensure proper organization to facilitate quick and accurate retrieval.
• Oversee the generation, accuracy, and fulfillment of pick tickets for production or shipping.
• Cook with warehouse staff to ensure timely order picking and staging.
• Schedule and execute regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Investigate and resolve variances between physical counts and system records.
• Ensure parts needed for production or maintenance are delivered promptly to the appropriate areas.
• Cook with production teams to anticipate and fulfill part needs.
• Oversee the transfer of inventory between facilities, ensuring proper documentation and tracking.
• Cook with logistic teams to guarantee safe and timely transfers.

What We Expect Of You

• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 standards.
• Proven experience in inventory management or a related role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems (e.g., Foxfire or similar software).
• Ability to analyze and solve inventory discrepancies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on data and guidelines.
• Ability to unload incoming shipments from trucks or containers using appropriate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage, defects, or discrepancies.
• Verify the accuracy of shipment contents by comparing packing lists or purchase orders with actual items received.
• Ensure quantities and item descriptions match the documentation.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for receiving shipments, including logging items into the system, filing packing slips, and updating records.
• Absorb assistance with organizing and storing received items in the appropriate locations within the warehouse or storage facility.
• Prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a production-focused environment.
• Demonstrate a history of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
• Show comfort working in a warehouse environment which includes changes in temperature as the weather fluctuates, noise from conveyors and forklifts.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $18 - $22 per hour depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making.
About Us: CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology.