Inventory Specialist

FuseGlobal

New York, NY

HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with supply chain or logistics experience comfortable with data analytics and system integration tasks. The role emphasizes collaboration with 3PL partners and internal teams, and requires a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence.

Best fit for

Candidates with 2+ years in supply chain or warehouse operations and strong data analysis skills
— “At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory control, manufacturing/distribution, warehouse operations, or physical logistics preferred.”
Individuals experienced in reconciling inventory across multiple systems and resolving exceptions
— “Lead daily reconciliation of 3PL, OMS/WMS, and ERP inventory across channels.”
Professionals who have led process improvements and used automation tools effectively
— “Evidence of successful process improvement leadership.”

Things to consider

Requires hybrid work with two days in-office per week, which may impact flexibility for remote-only candidates.
— “Schedule: 9am - 5pm M-F, 2 days in office each week”
The role is expected to last longer than the initial 6-month term, indicating potential for extended commitment.
— “Initial term: 6 months (position expected to run longer)”

How to stand out

Showcase your ability to build dashboards and use tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
— “Build and maintain dashboards that provide visibility to inventory accuracy, aging, stock risk, order exceptions, and service impacts.”
Emphasize your experience with EDI and system integrations in logistics or retail environments.
— “Monitor EDI and system integrations across channels; resolve errors and eliminate recurring failure points with 3PL and IT support teams.”
Include examples of using AI tools for inventory risk detection or optimization.
— “Apply scenario analysis and AI-enabled tools responsibly to identify risks, opportunities, and inventory optimization actions.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

ensure inventory accuracy
optimize inventory performance
build and maintain dashboards
implement workflow automations

Typical background

inventory controlsupply chain management

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ReconciliationData AnalyticsDashboard ToolsWorkflow AutomationProcess Improvement

Preferred

Consumer Goods ExperienceDirect-to-consumer Logistics

Stack & domain

OMSWMSERPEDIStock ReconciliationThird-party WarehousingData AnalyticsSQLPower BITableauSupply ChainInventory ControlManufacturingDistributionWarehouse OperationsPhysical Logistics

About the role

Original posting from FuseGlobal via Greenhouse

Title: Inventory Specialist
Location: New York NY
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 6 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: 9am - 5pm M-F, 2 days in office each week
About This Role:
This position is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy and optimizing inventory performance across Third Party warehouses and OMS, WMS, and ERP systems. The role uses advanced data analytics, dashboards, AI-enabled insights, and workflow automation to identify risks, improve controls, and translate inventory data into strategic actions that strengthen service, working capital, and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do:
Inventory Reconciliation and Control:
Lead daily reconciliation of 3PL, OMS/WMS, and ERP inventory across channels.
Use exception-based analysis, automated reconciliations, and structured root cause analysis to resolve variances and prevent recurrence.
Strengthen inventory-control routines, SOPs, and audit readiness with 3PL partners and internal teams.
OMS/WMS and Order Flow Management:
Monitor EDI and system integrations across channels; resolve errors and eliminate recurring failure points with 3PL and IT support teams.
Execute and control inbound stock transfers between ERP locations.
Serve as a key contact for WMS/OMS outages and use automated alerts and workflows to accelerate resolution.
Support accurate, timely month-end order closure.
Inventory Analytics and Strategic Insights:
Build and maintain dashboards that provide visibility to inventory accuracy, aging, stock risk, order exceptions, and service impacts.
Analyze trends, recurring issues, and cross-channel inventory signals; convert findings into clear recommendations for leaders and partners.
Apply scenario analysis and AI-enabled tools responsibly to identify risks, opportunities, and inventory optimization actions.
Automation, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Support:
Identify, prioritize, and implement workflow automations that reduce manual effort, improve controls, and shorten response times.
Partner across internal and external stakeholders to improve end-to-end inventory processes.
Maintain process documentation and provide reliable coverage for critical Logistics and Reverse Logistics activities.
What You Bring:
Education
BA/BS degree required; Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or equivalent preferred.
Experience
At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory control, manufacturing/distribution, warehouse operations, or physical logistics preferred.
Hands-on experience with OMS, WMS, ERP, EDI, stock reconciliation, and third-party warehousing.
Strong data analytics capability, including advanced Excel; experience with SQL and dashboard tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
Experience building dashboards, automating workflows, and converting complex data into practical business recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly for analysis, exception detection, research, or productivity improvement.
Evidence of successful process improvement leadership.
Bonus Points:
Consumer goods, direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, or retail logistics experience preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
Up to $32.50 per hour + overtime
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
About FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!
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Source: FuseGlobal careers (Greenhouse)