Inventory Assistant Job Description
Inventory assistant
provides administrative support, including the composition and preparation of routine correspondence and presentations using computer software applications.
Inventory Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work effectively with other departments such as manufacturing, maintenance and customer service
Working directly with registrar team to correctly enter all artwork that comes into the gallery using details such as frame labels, artwork provenance, images
Monitor shipping report to make sure orders are on time
Provides up-to-date and accurate sales and inventory figures for reprint candidates, weekly Hot title reports
Track all inbound shipments from the time they are in-transit until they get delivered to final destination facility
To validate and maintain accurate shipping data in SAP and make these information transparent and visible to other users
Work with outside partners like freight forwarders, brokers, truckers, warehouses, to push for timely receipt of goods into inventory
Maintain/manage inventory on behalf of business
Design and enforce inventory control practices between and among businesses and warehouses
Sync and reconcile inventory with the warehouses
Inventory Assistant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Inventory Assistant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HACCP, SOP, CBB, GMP, FDA, OSHA
Education for Inventory Assistant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the inventory assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Finance, Management, Accounting, Secondary Education, Technical, Science, Business/Administration, Associates
Skills for Inventory Assistant
Desired skills for inventory assistant include:
Class 8 trucks and trailers
HACCP and Health & Safety concerns
Trucking shop parts inventory systems
Departmental policies and protocols and assures that they are followed
General office procedures and practices
Microsoft Office applications
SQL
Various computer software applications and ability to create and maintain databases
Aspects of the current warehouse management system and software system
Computer and related software
Desired experience for inventory assistant includes:
Retail/inventory control experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with various departments simultaneously
Ability to think proactively to independently solve problems
Media experience or knowledge a plus
Bachelors Degree in Communications or related field or equivalent work experience in field a plus
Prior related internship/office experience required
Inventory Assistant Examples
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Inventory Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of inventory assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for inventory assistant
- Work with GBG Insurance broker/agent in the preparation and filing of insurance claims in behalf of any of the existing GBG businesses
- Act as liaison between business and insurance broker
- Monitor shipping reports to make sure orders are on time
- Monitors online orders
- Whenever possible, make sure that part sales are profitable
- Place special online orders as needed, follow up
- Dispose of all debris
- Answer customer questions & parts inquiries by email or phone
- Ship orders using specified shipping applications
- Deliver parts to local independent repair facilities when required
Qualifications for inventory assistant
- Knowledge and experience using various inventory systems
- Outstanding prioritization, time management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding problem solving skills
- Strong desire to learn & improve processes
- Proficiency in using Planning and Forecasting, Business Objects, LE Mainframe
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel (minimum knowledge includes Pivot tables, Vlookups and basic formula usage)
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an inventory assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for inventory assistant
- Ensure the correct transition process is applied for all hardware assets moved to/from storage units, all serviced equipment
- Assist in performing regular hardware audits (bi-weekly as applicable, may require schedule adjustment) to match all planned v actual hardware placements and project hardware ramp
- Monitor, gather and track all inventory assets (placed hardware orders, pick-up, warranty replacement and record their internal status and delivery) serviced consumables
- Assist in monitoring trends and correlate with historical data, along with department requirements at project level to identify equipment requirements
- Participate in performing analysis on requested inventory equipment and offer recommendations based on project specifications, scope and studio-wide impact as applicable
- Audit and assist with hardware movements and equipment transition inside the department to ensure adequate delivery and handling
- Help maintain and audit the internal tool used by Core QA Test to make sure that the equipment placement is organized and correctly structured, and collaborate with projects to resolve outstanding issues
- Plans and allocates resources to effectively accomplish Inventory and SSC objectives including month end, quarter end close
- Use on-line computer system
- Support the implementation of cycle counts in warehouse and production areas
Qualifications for inventory assistant
- Demonstrated teamwork ability, strong individual contributor with a high degree of independence
- Good communication and ability to mediate interactions with QA partners
- Able to adapt to shifting circumstances and quick to react to changes
- Works well under pressure and thoroughly deliver according to set deadlines
- Communicates clearly and concisely both written and verbally and is able to provide regular status updates at set intervals
- 1+ years in Testing & QA, inventory management or similar
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of inventory assistant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for inventory assistant
- Review of cycle count results and proper research on changes in inventory
- To ensure the prompt inventory accuracy in SAP Company
- Consolidate related documentation and update counts in the SAP system
- Perform physical counts and ensure compliance with cyclic counting metrics
- May lead projects to improve Logistics department performance
- May coordinate with warehouse leaders special or day to day activities to assure department metrics are met, and Logistics area performance improves
- May also manage department metrics
- Advises on purchase schedules taking into account needs for anticipated replacement of, and replacement programmes for all non-staffing related resources
- Oversees receiving and inspection formalities for incoming items
- Assists with initiating requisitions, verifying funding, performing technical evaluations, providing comparative reports of proposed bids, providing preliminary recommendations of successful bids and certifying invoices for payment within the UMOJA
Qualifications for inventory assistant
- Organized, analytic and able to self-regulate the results of his/her work to always provide high quality results
- Good experience with using Office and data collection tools (solid Microsoft Excel knowledge is a must)
- Good technical background with PC components and consoles
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, high sense of organization and urgency
- Understand corporate professionalism, able to act with integrity when working unsupervised
- Innovative and open to change, proactively offers and is open to taking in suggestions
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Our company is hiring for an inventory assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for inventory assistant
- Analyses trends on usage, costs, stocking levels, and prepares periodic reports and statistical information
- Assists in providing detailed specifications for new equipment acquisitions and in making suggestions for adapting existing equipment to new environs
- Assists in devising systems contract Requests For Proposals (RFPs)
- Providing support to the network field group
- Shipping and receiving of inventory, receiving invoices for payment, creating purchase orders, ordering supplies for office, maintaining records for cell sites, maintaining site list and contact numbers for work groups, and providing updates as required
- Must have at least 2-3 years relevant experience, preferably within a network organization
- Must have the ability to support a group of 20 plus
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft (Purchasing System) , creation of purchase orders
- Experience in a Retail company
- Very good English proficiency (crucial)
Qualifications for inventory assistant
- Previous dealership or “get ready” experience is preferred
- Required to lift or move up to 75 pounds and push carts with loads up to 200 pounds
- Or prepares materials for shipment
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of book publishing experience required
- Technical degree in International Trade or Costums or more than 60% university studies in related field
- 2 or more years in similar positions
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an inventory assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for inventory assistant
- Manages receipt variance process, initiates continual improvement
- Receive merchandise and maintain accurate order and inventory information in Epicor Eagle software
- Research and provide solutions to inventory issues
- Follow through with sales team, customers, and vendors as it relates to all programs
- Processes workflow of items as it moves from inventory control through the various stages of services
- Maintains strict adherence to all security measures and procedures when handling gems
- Participates in the development of improved departmental procedures and techniques
- Communicates effectively, gets along with co-workers and management, deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure
- Checking GIA emails and attending meeting if needed
- Pallet Audit Report
Qualifications for inventory assistant
- English level of at least 60%
- Must be available to work nights, weekends
- Supervises staff within Unit
- Valid driver's license and clean DMV record may be required
- Frequently walking, standing and bending with a moderate amount of time squatting
- Overtime and working extended hours may be required