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Inventory Specialist

Apex Systems • Shippensburg, PA 17257 • Posted 4 days ago via LinkedIn

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In-person • Full-time • Contract • Junior Level

Job Highlights

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Apex Systems is seeking a Materials Planner for a 5-month contract in Shippensburg, PA. This role involves managing inbound logistics for production parts, optimizing transportation costs, and maintaining inventory levels in the ERP system. The position offers a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment with opportunities for professional and technical growth.

Responsibilities

  • Managing inventory items
  • Performing inventory analysis
  • Controlling day-to-day inventory operations
  • Determining and directing where the inventory needs to go
  • Developing plans to ensure smooth product flow
  • Placing and tracking inventory orders
  • Coordinating the supply chain
  • Managing any inventory adjustments and transfers
  • Documenting any inventory discrepancies
  • Writing and maintaining inventory reports
  • Analyzing the root cause of inventory issues and providing solutions
  • Suggesting improvements to inventory control

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma/GED equivalent
  • At least 2+ years’ experience in Logistics Management, Inventory control, Procurement or Material Planning environment

About Apex Systems

Apex Systems is a technology services business specializing in digital innovation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. They prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workforce and are committed to corporate social responsibility. With a presence in over 70 markets, Apex Systems offers career opportunities in Glen Allen, Virginia, and on their website.

Full Job Description

Apex Systems, America’s second largest technical staffing firm, has a 6-month contract opening for Inventory Specialist with a client in Shippensburg, PA. This is a fast-paced, cutting edge environment offering room for professional and technical growth. We are looking to hire fast and expect these resources to start soon.


Quick Overview:

Title: Inventory Specialist

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Location: Shippensburg, PA


Description:

Responsible for the inbound logistics related to production parts, bringing them on time, at the low cost, and optimizing the transportation cost. Responsible for the material master parameters in the ERP system and for the optimum inventory levels.


Responsibilities:

  • Managing inventory items
  • Performing inventory analysis
  • Controlling day-to-day inventory operations
  • Determining and directing where the inventory needs to go
  • Developing plans to ensure smooth product flow
  • Placing and tracking inventory orders
  • Coordinating the supply chain
  • Managing any inventory adjustments and transfers
  • Documenting any inventory discrepancies
  • Writing and maintaining inventory reports
  • Analyzing the root cause of inventory issues and providing solutions
  • Suggesting improvements to inventory control


Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
  • At least 2+ years’ experience in Logistics Management, Inventory control, Procurement or Material Planning environment.


Why APEX?

  • We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates
  • Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs