Warehouse Operator Specialist, Inventory

About the role

As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment (MHE) for moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting inventory.
• Perform computer data entry for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance.
• Assist supervisor/manager in ensuring facility compliance with quality standards and oversee inventory associates and other staff.
• Delegate work and responsibility to subordinates; oversee scheduled shifts and evaluate inventory staff performance.
• Analyze daily cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and perpetual records.
• Audit daily error reports and make necessary corrections.
• Generate monthly WMS reports showing cycle count dollar variances and year-to-date totals.
• Analyze in/out transactions for validity against product structure; report miscellaneous receipts and issues, taking corrective action as needed.
• Lead physical inventory activities and maintain knowledge of online Inventory Audit Trail for research and corrective action.
• Prepare monthly reports on major problems, project updates, and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including in-transit reports, shipping adjustments, and associate training.
• Audit warehouse daily for compliance with safety, security, and quality principles; maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Promote safety among the work crew and assist with associate relations and training.
• Transmit professional emails to DSV representatives and clients; write corrective/preventive actions, counseling memos, and evaluations.
• Conduct daily startup meetings, encourage associate feedback, and coordinate operations to meet daily objectives.
• Report and discuss internal or external operational issues; provide management with labor and equipment needs to meet customer demands.
• Develop team leaders and ensure associate expectations are met; provide motivational techniques and enforce company rules.
• Assist leadership as needed; work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required.
• Participate in cross-training activities and assist as a backup associate when needed; work overtime as dictated by business needs.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 year of experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE).
• Ability to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, RF scanners, WMS functions.
• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Mathematical Skills: Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities, count inventory, or perform related duties.
• Other: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to perform tasks in a timely manner; ability to work with minimal supervision; adaptability to change in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience working in an inventory department.
• 1–3 years of forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: Handling/Fingering, Sitting.
• Frequently: Bending.
• Constantly: Walking and Standing.
• Ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21–50 pounds.
• Ability to reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Work Environment

• Rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Pay

The expected base pay range is $24.25 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.