Spec, Inventory

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Northport, AL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level inventory professionals with manufacturing experience who can work collaboratively across departments and geographically in Northport, AL.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in inventory management and strong ERP system skills
    — “3+ years of inventory, warehouse, stockroom, or materials management experience”
  • Individuals who can bridge operational and analytical tasks in a manufacturing setting
    — “Analyze inventory data and recommend stock level improvements”
  • Professionals with a background in cycle counting and inventory reconciliation
    — “Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation”

Things to consider

  • Candidates should be prepared for potential travel to other facilities or client sites
    — “operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific ERP/WMS systems you've used in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/WMS systems”
  • Emphasize past experience in resolving inventory discrepancies and improving stock levels
    — “Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies”
  • Demonstrate your analytical skills through past inventory performance metrics you've tracked
    — “track inventory performance metrics”
  • Include examples of optimizing storage or contributing to process improvement initiatives
    — “Optimize stockroom organization and storage utilization”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate inventory records
  • optimized stock levels
  • efficient inventory control
Typical background
inventorywarehousestockroom

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementCycle CountingInventory ReconciliationErp/wms SystemsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-solving

Preferred

Manufacturing ExperienceERP ExperienceLean ManufacturingSix Sigma

Stack & domain

ERPWMSCycle CountingInventory ReconciliationMicrosoft ExcelAnalyticalOrganizationalProblem-solvingIndependentCollaborativeInventory ManagementManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope via Greenhouse

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

Position Summary

The Inventory Specialist II is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting production needs, and ensuring efficient inventory control processes. This role works closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and suppliers to optimize inventory levels, resolve discrepancies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels.

Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories.

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Process inventory/receiving transactions within ERP and WMS systems.

Analyze inventory data and recommend stock level improvements.

Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Logistics to ensure material availability.

Generate inventory reports and track inventory performance metrics.

Optimize stockroom organization and storage utilization.

Support inventory audits and continuous improvement activities.

Serve as a resource for inventory control processes and systems.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

3+ years of inventory, warehouse, stockroom, or materials management experience.

Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/WMS systems.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Manufacturing experience.

ERP experience.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

What OBE Offers You

Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee

Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose

Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses

Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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Source: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope careers (Greenhouse)

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