Inventory Specialist II

Job Description:

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Wellford, SC location for a Inventory Specialist II that will support a large-scale distribution center. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holiday.

JOB SUMMARY

The Inventory Specialist II is responsible for conducting cycle counts, investigating inventory discrepancies, and performing warehouse audits to ensure accurate inventory tracking. Specialist II is responsible for managing slotting, bin resolutions, and troubleshooting order issues. This role supports warehouse operations through material handling, damage processing and quality control.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter, well organized, able to work both independently and as a team member, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be proficient in MS Office applications. Experience with SAP WM a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform cycle counts and investigate discrepancies, including: 

• ABC Counts 
• Short List Counts 
• Assigned Counts 
• Pull pallets for special projects
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support operations

Conduct warehouse audits in multiple areas, including: 

• Inbound receiving, Picking operations, E-commerce and bulk processing 
• Outbound shipping 
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support operations

Slotting:

• Slotting & Un-Slotting materials 
• Manage slotting for new and existing materials 
• Manage and evaluate replenishment levels

Bin Resolution – Anderson Location

• Investigate and resolve stuck or blocked bins 
• Support rework operations and ensure materials are properly stored 
• Process and monitor damaged goods 
• Assist with resolving stray pallets and inventory that needs to be returned to stock. 
• Complete quality pulls 
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support operations. 

Bin Resolution – Wellford Location

• Will require that individual wear the appropriate PPE and work in small, dark spaces and not be afraid of heights 
• Investigate and resolve non-moving robot’s within system 
• Will be certified to enter the system 
• Partner with maintenance team to recover robots weighing 800 lbs. 
• Document instances of issues with robots, racking (determining what needs to be escalated to other support resources -tech or building facilities) 
• Ability to access robots for system rebooting if necessary 
• Recovering any stray or damaged material, rebuild pallets if they bust within the automation 
• Perform system transactions to move inventory into the correct locations and physically remove the pallet from the automation 
• Clean and Replace QR Codes within the system  
• Print and re-apply as necessary QR Codes 
• Completing housekeeping duties within the ASRA (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) 
• Managing inventory in WMS and WCS environments 
• Opening tickets with vendors -> keeping up with and closing tickets 

E-Commerce Hospital: 

• Investigate and resolve return goods issues from vendors/customers

• Troubleshoot order processing issues 
• Perform cycle counts as needed to ensure smooth inventory flow
• Slot materials and high velocity items

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support rework operations and ensure materials are properly stored 
• Process and monitor damaged goods 
• Assist with handling stray pallets or inventory that needs to be returned to stock
• Complete quality pulls 
• Perform all duties of Inventory Specialist I 

Ability to be certified on Industrial Power Equipment (Reach Truck, Forklift, Order Picker)

Shared resource between multi-sites

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICIATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
• Basic knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations 
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Experience with slotting and inventory adjustments 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to troubleshoot order processing issues 
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
• Must operate heavy machinery – certification is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, math, and multi-tasking skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer and/or RF device
• Extended or long periods of standing and walking
• Repetitive Motion
• Regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch
• Regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., team lift over 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to reach, pull, and push up to 50 lbs., team lift over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate power equipment (reach truck, order picker, pacer/standup forklift)
• Ability to work in various temperatures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This document is subject to change at any time and is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by employees with this position title.

Note *** The physical and weight-lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Internal Qualifications

• No final warnings
• No more than 6 attendance points
• Efficiency and Quality goals met for the previous 3 months.
• Must be in current role for 6+ months.
• Must meet all job description requirements.