Inventory specialist job description
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Example inventory specialist requirements on a job description
Inventory specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in inventory specialist job postings.
Sample inventory specialist requirements
- Proficient in inventory management software
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with warehouse equipment and operations
- Excellent understanding of supply chain processes
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field
Sample required inventory specialist soft skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
Inventory specialist job description example 1
PerkinElmer inventory specialist job description
Job Title
Senior Glassware Inventory Specialist
Location(s)
Customer Site - CA, San Diego
Enhance the Customer Experience
Pick up and deliver glassware, biologically contaminated reusable glassware, and plastic ware. Observe the established procedures for the handling and transporting of glassware and contaminated items.Undertake specialist cleaning tasks, e.g. autoclaving, ultrasonic cleaning, and potential for pipette processing as part of an agreed periodic routine Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization. Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, ultrasonic baths, and incubators. Maintain temperature chart recorders / equipment forms and use proper documentation.Perform routine inspections/checks on glass wash and autoclave equipment Prepare items for sanitization including glassware, caps and related articles, employing procedural steps during the process. Inspect glassware for cleanliness and structural defects. Routinely checks inventory of glassware, notifying Lead of deficiencies. Provide housekeeping of glassware processing areas. Follow all procedures in performing all aspects of glassware processing.
Perform monthly de-scale and challenging of biological indicators. Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork. Observe all safety precautions and is proactive in raising safety concerns. Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.This role will work closely with other teams to seamlessly deliver lab support services.Will be required to cross-train and back-up other lab support areas as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
1-3 years of laboratory experience required.Previous experience in glass wash and/or utilizing autoclaves, ultrasonic baths, incubators, and dry heat sterilizers.High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-4 years of laboratory experience including glass wash.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand 2-3 hours in laboratory areas.Walk 2-3 hours within a facility and walk outside to multiple buildings on campus.Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.Lift up to 25 lbs.Office work activities, including keyboard, with fingers/hands/arms up to 4 hours.Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery.Use of personal protective equipment in laboratory.Work with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens.
Working Environment
Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.Employee maybe required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include: Identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labeling.Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.
Benefits to working for PerkinElmer: Backed by an 80-year history rich in innovation, PerkinElmer is a long-time leader and pioneer in the scientific community. We hire talented, committed and driven people and strive to create a work environment that brings out the entrepreneur in all of us. Benefit packages include: Medical, Dental and Vision; Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health and Wellness Programs and Incentives; Employer Matching 401(k); Tuition Reimbursement; Professional Development; Maternity and Paternity Leave; Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off; Life and Disability Insurance; and Work/Life Balance.
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Senior Glassware Inventory Specialist
Location(s)
Customer Site - CA, San Diego
Enhance the Customer Experience
Pick up and deliver glassware, biologically contaminated reusable glassware, and plastic ware. Observe the established procedures for the handling and transporting of glassware and contaminated items.Undertake specialist cleaning tasks, e.g. autoclaving, ultrasonic cleaning, and potential for pipette processing as part of an agreed periodic routine Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization. Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, ultrasonic baths, and incubators. Maintain temperature chart recorders / equipment forms and use proper documentation.Perform routine inspections/checks on glass wash and autoclave equipment Prepare items for sanitization including glassware, caps and related articles, employing procedural steps during the process. Inspect glassware for cleanliness and structural defects. Routinely checks inventory of glassware, notifying Lead of deficiencies. Provide housekeeping of glassware processing areas. Follow all procedures in performing all aspects of glassware processing.
Perform monthly de-scale and challenging of biological indicators. Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork. Observe all safety precautions and is proactive in raising safety concerns. Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.This role will work closely with other teams to seamlessly deliver lab support services.Will be required to cross-train and back-up other lab support areas as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
1-3 years of laboratory experience required.Previous experience in glass wash and/or utilizing autoclaves, ultrasonic baths, incubators, and dry heat sterilizers.High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-4 years of laboratory experience including glass wash.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand 2-3 hours in laboratory areas.Walk 2-3 hours within a facility and walk outside to multiple buildings on campus.Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.Lift up to 25 lbs.Office work activities, including keyboard, with fingers/hands/arms up to 4 hours.Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery.Use of personal protective equipment in laboratory.Work with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens.
Working Environment
Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.Employee maybe required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include: Identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labeling.Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.
Benefits to working for PerkinElmer: Backed by an 80-year history rich in innovation, PerkinElmer is a long-time leader and pioneer in the scientific community. We hire talented, committed and driven people and strive to create a work environment that brings out the entrepreneur in all of us. Benefit packages include: Medical, Dental and Vision; Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health and Wellness Programs and Incentives; Employer Matching 401(k); Tuition Reimbursement; Professional Development; Maternity and Paternity Leave; Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off; Life and Disability Insurance; and Work/Life Balance.
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
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Inventory specialist job description example 2
Chick-fil-A inventory specialist job description
Chick-fil-A of Stuart is looking for an Inventory Specialist.
This role receives our daily supply truck, stows and organizes frozen, dry and refrigerated stock and processes credit requests for missing items.
Competitive Pay
Pay starting at $15/hr
Guaranteed ¢10 raise every other month for tenure, with two performance reviews annually (March/September) that could see up to an additional ¢60/hr raise at each review for exceptional performance. Tenure based raises continue until the $20/hr cap is reached, with performance based raises continuing until $22.00/hr is reached. These caps are adjusted annually.
401k with profit sharing for qualified employees (1 year tenure, 21yrs of age)
Paid time off earned for every employee after 1 year tenure
Closed Sundays
All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends.
Basic Responsibilities
* Receive daily product delivery
* Ensure all ordered product was delivered per invoice
* Communicate any shortages to CFA team and Delivery Company
* Shelve all product neatly
* Break down and dispose of empty product boxes
* Other general tasks to support the team at the request of the Manager, i.e., take out trash, clean an item, etc.
*These tasks will need to be done as scheduled, generally between 5:00am and 2:00pm daily
Developmental Opportunities:
* Place daily product order
* Step into a role in our award winning kitchen
* Step into a role of Inventory Manager leading the inventory team
We are always looking to develop talent. With skill and dedication, all opportunities within the restaurant (and beyond) are on the table.
Specific requirements:
* Applicants must be available 5am-2pm at minimum
* Applicants must be available at least three mornings a week--more preferred, but not required.
* Applicants must be at least 18 years of age due to Labor Law requirements
* Ability to speak Spanish is a plus to facilitate communication with our Miami based Delivery Company
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Inventory specialist job description example 3
Marriott International inventory specialist job description
Are you ready to grow your dream career while making others' vacation dreams come true? Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a world premier organization for Vacation Ownership with resorts at destinations around the globe. Join our team and help deliver unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.
Perform all tasks related to advanced real estate closing of vacation ownership involving deeded property, right to use, and financed sales. Ensure an efficient flow of the processing of contracts, entity and other typical contracts and loans from the time the initial contract package is received through review, closing document preparation, closing, loan origination and final recordation. Ensure that signed contract paper work is accurate and contains all necessary information and documentation. Determine the validity of contract and closing documents in accordance with established guidelines. Conduct reviews of documents such as Trust Agreements and corporate documents to determine the individual authorities, provisions, and requirements outlined to purchase and/or encumber real estate. Perform general office duties (e.g., filing, sending emails, typing, faxing, and copying).
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Follow all company policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address owners' service needs. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
CRITICAL TASKS
Closing Documentation
Review documents such as Trust Agreements and corporate documents to determine the individual authorities, provisions, and requirements outlined to purchase and/or encumber real estate. Review and audit executed real estate documentation (inclusive of cash and financed) for correctness and acceptability prior to closing. Verify the accuracy of all new owner information. Respond to internal and external requests for information regarding closing disbursement, issuance of checks, preparation of affidavits to Escrow Agent to release funds, and preparing and distributing reports to appropriate parties. Determine validity of contract and closing documents in accordance within established guidelines.
Office Equipment
Transmit information or documents using mail, scanner, or facsimile machine. Operate standard office equipment other than computers such as telephone, typewriter, scanner, fax, photocopier, calculator, and electronic peripherals. Keep office equipment in working order and contact service representatives to correct problems with office equipment, including following-up so that problem is corrected. Maintain office areas (e.g., cubicles, storerooms, conference rooms, etc.), including calling housekeeping and maintenance when needed.
Computers/Software
Use computer systems and software packages to input, access, modify, store, or output information Enter and retrieve data from computer systems using a keyboard, mouse or trackball. Prepare letters, memos, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Communication
Monitor and respond to inbound customer, client, and communications via email, voicemail, etc in a timely manner. Speak to customers and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language. Prepare and review written documents (e.g., daily logs, business letters, memoranda, reports), including proofreading and editing written information to maintain accuracy and completeness. Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
Working with Others
Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect. Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality. Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
Physical Tasks
Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Policies and Procedures
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information. Protect the privacy and security of customers and coworkers. Follow company and department policies and procedures. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Personal Attributes
Integrity Dependability Positive Demeanor Presentation Initiative Stress Tolerance Adaptability/Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Team Work Customer Service Orientation Diversity Relations
Communications
Telephone Etiquette Skills English Language Proficiency Communication Writing Listening Applied Reading
Organization
Detail Orientation Multi-Tasking Time Management Planning and Organizing
Analytical Skills
Computer Skills Learning
General Administration
Typing Filing
Computer Software
Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
Related Work Experience: 1 year related experience
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture
Perform all tasks related to advanced real estate closing of vacation ownership involving deeded property, right to use, and financed sales. Ensure an efficient flow of the processing of contracts, entity and other typical contracts and loans from the time the initial contract package is received through review, closing document preparation, closing, loan origination and final recordation. Ensure that signed contract paper work is accurate and contains all necessary information and documentation. Determine the validity of contract and closing documents in accordance with established guidelines. Conduct reviews of documents such as Trust Agreements and corporate documents to determine the individual authorities, provisions, and requirements outlined to purchase and/or encumber real estate. Perform general office duties (e.g., filing, sending emails, typing, faxing, and copying).
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Follow all company policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address owners' service needs. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
CRITICAL TASKS
Closing Documentation
Review documents such as Trust Agreements and corporate documents to determine the individual authorities, provisions, and requirements outlined to purchase and/or encumber real estate. Review and audit executed real estate documentation (inclusive of cash and financed) for correctness and acceptability prior to closing. Verify the accuracy of all new owner information. Respond to internal and external requests for information regarding closing disbursement, issuance of checks, preparation of affidavits to Escrow Agent to release funds, and preparing and distributing reports to appropriate parties. Determine validity of contract and closing documents in accordance within established guidelines.
Office Equipment
Transmit information or documents using mail, scanner, or facsimile machine. Operate standard office equipment other than computers such as telephone, typewriter, scanner, fax, photocopier, calculator, and electronic peripherals. Keep office equipment in working order and contact service representatives to correct problems with office equipment, including following-up so that problem is corrected. Maintain office areas (e.g., cubicles, storerooms, conference rooms, etc.), including calling housekeeping and maintenance when needed.
Computers/Software
Use computer systems and software packages to input, access, modify, store, or output information Enter and retrieve data from computer systems using a keyboard, mouse or trackball. Prepare letters, memos, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Communication
Monitor and respond to inbound customer, client, and communications via email, voicemail, etc in a timely manner. Speak to customers and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language. Prepare and review written documents (e.g., daily logs, business letters, memoranda, reports), including proofreading and editing written information to maintain accuracy and completeness. Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
Working with Others
Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect. Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality. Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
Physical Tasks
Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Policies and Procedures
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information. Protect the privacy and security of customers and coworkers. Follow company and department policies and procedures. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Personal Attributes
Integrity Dependability Positive Demeanor Presentation Initiative Stress Tolerance Adaptability/Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Team Work Customer Service Orientation Diversity Relations
Communications
Telephone Etiquette Skills English Language Proficiency Communication Writing Listening Applied Reading
Organization
Detail Orientation Multi-Tasking Time Management Planning and Organizing
Analytical Skills
Computer Skills Learning
General Administration
Typing Filing
Computer Software
Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
Related Work Experience: 1 year related experience
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024