Inventory Specialist
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Job Location:
Newburyport, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 23 - 28
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate efficient and compliant management of raw materials intermediates finished goods and packaging components at our Newburyport site. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow supporting safe material handling and ensuring inventory accuracy within our ERP system. The Inventory Specialist partners closely with Operations Quality EHS and Supply Chain to maintain a reliable and well-controlled inventory environment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Inventory Control & Accuracy:
Maintain accurate inventory levels for raw materials WIP and finished goods in the ERP system
Perform daily cycle counts root-cause discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Reconcile physical inventory with system records and support month-end and year-end inventory processes
Monitor shelf life lot status and storage requirements for chemical materials
Material Handling & Warehouse Operations:
Receive label store and issue materials in accordance with chemical handling and safety procedures
Ensure proper segregation containment and storage of hazardous materials
Support stating of materials for production batches and maintain accurate transaction records
Operate forklifts pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment safetly and efficiently
Compliance & Documentation:
Maintain compliance with internal SOPs ISO standards and regulatory requirements (OSHA DOT EPA)
Ensure proper documentation of lot numbers COAs batch records and shipping paperwork
Support audits by providing accurate inventory documentation and traceability
Cross Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with Production to ensure timely material availability
Partner with Quality to manage quarantined rejected or non-conforming materials
Coordinate with Supply Chain on material shortages reorder points and vendor issues
Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout material flow and inventory accuracy
Participate in 5S lean initiatives and safety improvements
Recommend process enhancements to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Supervision
Supervision Received: General supervision in the performance of routine duties. Direct supervison regarding unusual problems emergency sitiatuations and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Specific Skills Required:
2 years of inventory warehouse or material-handling experience (manufacturing preferred)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP Oracles JD Edwards etc)
Ability to safely handle chemicals and follow EHS procedures
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred:
Experience in specialty chemicals pharmaceuticals or regulated manufacturing
Knowledge of hazardous materials handling (HAZMAT DOT)
Familiarity with ISO GMP or similar quality systems
Strong computer skills (Excel inventory reporting barcode systems)
Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associates degree or higher in a related field from a regionally accredited institution is preferred
Benefits
- Medical Dental Vision - effective day one of employment.
- 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month following date of hire.
- First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar.
- Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
- 3 Weeks Vacation.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- Basic Life AD&D STD and LTD provided at no cost to employee.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We partner with companies of all kinds to develop chemical solutions that improve everyday products and processes to enhance people’s lives.
