Inventory Management Specialist

A Smarter Career Choice
Because the internet is now the heartbeat of our homes and an essential tool for business, it should run without interruption or stress. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber-optic high-speed internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of our rapidly growing team, your contributions will directly impact our success. Your work matters here.

We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer-focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where your voice matters. You’ll find a team that works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice.

Position Summary
The Inventory Management Specialist oversees all aspects of inventory management. This includes receiving documentation, document imaging, and ensuring accuracy of data related to business transactions. The position requires a detailed approach to inventory records management across our warehouses and contractor sites, conducting audits, updating daily reports from contractors and technicians, performing monthly inventory counts, and advising team members and contractors on best practices for process adherence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly inventory audits/cycle counts and project cost reviews, including oversight and facilitation of both in-house and contractor warehouse inventory auditing.
• Strengthen controls and process, improving reporting accuracy on material usage and allocation of waste.
• Conduct monthly reviews of projects costs and materials, compare actuals vs budget, and liaise with contractors and internal parties to discuss discrepancies.
• Liaise with contractors and internal parties to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis on inventory and additional projects as required.
• Document contractor yard inventory through receiving documents and invoice processing of materials and input data in NetSuite.
• Develops and maintains accurate inventory reporting, forecasting, and analysis to aid in business planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoices with receiving documentation.
• Provide inventory-related reporting.
• Partner with Procurement Manager and Warehouse Operations Manager as part of functional responsibility over inventory.
• Travel to and from contractor sites to perform inventory audits as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contractors.
• Schedule material transfers between sites.
• Analyze inventory trends and forecast future inventory needs.
• Handle vendor delivery disputes, problem solving and resolution.
• Maintain inventory reporting of vehicle stock levels.
• Enter contractor build reporting into NetSuite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in inventory control, with a focus on materials management and auditing processes.
• Strong understanding of inventory control procedures, including experience conducting inventory audits and reviews.
• Proven experience in managing high volumes of business transactions and data with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience conducting cost and budget analysis.
• Ability to liaise and collaborate effectively with contractors and internal parties to resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency in using inventory management systems, preferably NetSuite & RF Smart.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for inventory audits and cross-functional meetings.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IQ Fiber is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.