Distribution Inventory Specialist

Company DescriptionBecome a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - theyre chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!Job DescriptionScope of PositionAdd value to the distribution team and to its customers by ensuring best in class accountability and accuracy with all inventory.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop Cycle count schedule for all clients and ensure cycle counts are performed timelyCoordinate all physical inventories and interact with customers and audit teamsResearch and provide root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies (system to system and system to physical variances)Provide corrective and preventive actions and work with operations leads to implement process improvementMaximize space usage and safely put away items onto racksManage Inventory Research report and ensure that exceptions are resolved within 48 hoursProactively prevent and identify potential inventory issuesTrain and develop warehouse agents with best practices that uphold inventory accuracyDemonstrate high level of customer service dealing with both internal and external customersEnsure systems are in sync for all clients, including that for all SKUs item masters match, quantity on hand match and report findings to mgmt.Produce reports for Management and clients as requested and on pre-determined schedule.Provide trending analysis by account, facility, operator and understand root cause of any trends by accountConsistently refresh training to all operators on good, consistent behavior for maintain inventory accuracy in all functionsAvailable for weekend and second shift counts as requiredAll other duties as assignedQualifications2-5 years of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience - RF technologies a plusMust be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objectsMust be able to stand or sit for prolonged periodsStrong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitudeAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAdditional InformationExpeditors offers excellent benefits:Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus

Created: 2024-11-19