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Posted August 23, 2026

Inventory Specialist

American Material Services Inc
Northbrook, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION: Inventory Specialist- tracks incoming, outgoing, and stored goods
. Their core duties include reconciling physical stock with digital records, preventing supply shortages, processing shipments, and managing inventory management software.
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
Inventory Specialist Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Cycle Counting: Conducting routine physical counts of products and performing daily or weekly audits.
  • Discrepancy Resolution: Reconciling any differences between physical counts and system records to prevent shrinkage and losses.
  • Shipping & Receiving: Receiving incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders, and logging items into databases. Packaging, labeling and shipping finished goods.
  • Stock Management: Organizing storage spaces and managing stock rotation (e.g., first-in, first-out) to ensure product freshness and accessibility. Order and Manage purchased input material, Disposition legacy material.
  • Replenishment: Monitoring inventory levels and placing restock orders as needed.
  • Reporting: Compiling data on turnover rates, stock levels, and obsolete inventory for management.
Requirements & Skills
  • Education: A high school diploma or GED is generally the minimum requirement, though some employers prefer an associate's degree in logistics or supply chain management.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in word processing, database systems, and spreadsheet software (like Microsoft Excel). Experience with modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and RF scanners is highly valued.
  • Physical Stamina: The role often requires standing for long periods, bending, and the ability to lift heavy (30 lbs.) merchandise or equipment.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and time-management skills to ensure records stay accurate.




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