Inventory Management Specialist

Overview and Essential Functions

Attention Inventory Professionals : Are you looking for your next opportunity in one of the fastest growing industries in the country?

TelCom Construction is hiring a full-time Inventory Management Specialist to maintain responsibility for location yard(s), facilities, materials management and inventory control.

What will you do?

• Maintain responsibility for the material purchasing process including issuing POs, determining appropriate timing of material orders (ensuring best price) and purchase tracking (ensuring in-time delivery)
• Maintain organization of inventory and yard at assigned facilities
• Order and coordinate project supplies to arrive on time and at the correct location
• Receive new material shipments and verify order content and completeness
• Physically or mechanically handle and store new material shipments
• Develop and create reporting for Min / Max levels, material demand, forecast and budget purposes
• Manage inventory for specific jobs by staging materials from each job's pick list
• Communicate inventory needs to the Supply Chain Manager
• Aid in holding employees and subcontractors accountable to appropriate documentation of inventory as it is taken and returned to designated yards / warehouses
• Maintain location(s) inventory list by allocating inventory to individual jobs and tracking inventory changes using a scanner, computer and / or inventory system software
• Coordinate and / or conduct physical inventory reconciliations and follow-up on inventory discrepancies
• Act as the primary lead at the site for all customer material requests and check outs
• Deliver material to other locations or job sites as needed
• Participate in and adheres to all Company Safety requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months prior related inventory maintenance experience
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, correspondence and memos
• Effective and respectful written and verbal communication
• Problem solver and logical thinker
• Ability to control essential job functions in a fast paced environment that interacts with both internal and external work crews and customers
• Team oriented, keeping the organizational needs at the forefront of mind
• Proficient use of Internet software and databases
• Familiarity with Inventory tracking systems and hardware
• Familiarity with Google-based applications such as G-mail, Google docs and sheets is helpful
• Understanding and use of general arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, units of measure and weight using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOT health card
• Forklift certified or willingness to be certified within the first 60 days of employment
• Valid driver's license with favorable driving record is required - Class A or B licensure preferred.

Physical Requirements :

• Frequent sit, stand and / or walk
• Frequent bend, squat, kneel, crawl or twist on concrete, dirt or gravel surfaces
• Frequently stand on a concrete, dirt or gravel surface
• Frequent use of sight (specifically, close to preform computer work), hearing and voice
• Use of hands, arms and fingers to perform routine and repetitive tasks
• Regular light to moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs)
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally work in adverse weather conditions and uneven surfaces
• Operate a computer, telephone or other office equipment
• Be in a frequently loud environment
• Wear required personal protective equipment

Benefits and Company Summary

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefit package including : Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life and AD&D, Short and Long-term disability insurance, Legal, both traditional and ROTH 401k retirement plans with company match, Company stock purchase program and tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 8 paid annual Holidays
• Paid, on-the-job training. Additional training and advancement for those who possess the determination and positive attitude to progress in their careers
• Class A CDL Licensure program
• New and updated trucks and equipment

Company :

TelCom Construction is a full service, turnkey telecommunications utility contractor with a growing market presence within the industry.

Headquartered in Clearwater, MN and with locations throughout the Upper Midwest, our focus on Midwestern values and continuously delivering a quality product with attention to safety, integrity and customer satisfaction has driven our success.

TelCom is proud to be an EEO / AA and Veteran-Friendly employer!