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Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about making an impact and bringing your skills to a mission-driven company? We're looking for a detail-oriented, motivated professional to be a key player for a 10–12-month contract opportunity, driving excellence in inventory management and operational efficiency.

Position Overview: Inventory Management Specialist

As an Inventory Management Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless production and inventory processes. This dynamic position combines analytical thinking, operational oversight, and collaboration to manage the lifecycle of production—from work orders to inventory transactions. You’ll directly contribute to the success of a company on a mission to create a meaningful difference, one pet bowl at a time.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Owning Work Order Management

+ Oversee the work order process from start to finish for production, packaging, and co-pack operations.

+ Validate all work order details—materials used, labor hours, and quantities— to ensure accuracy and reliability.

+ Investigate variances beyond set tolerances and collaborate with the accounting team to resolve discrepancies.

+ Reconcile labor hours accurately to maintain precise data integrity.

Taking the Lead on Inventory Control

+ Verify inbound shipments against purchase orders and address any variances with procurement managers.

+ Record and manage all incoming raw materials, packaging, and co-pack shipments.

+ Execute inventory transfers and adjustments, maintaining accurate records and transaction files.

+ Organize and complete weekly cycle counts across all inventory locations to ensure accurate stock levels.

Data Reporting & Insights

+ Create and support weekly and monthly variance reports, including material usage, inventory discrepancies, scrap levels, and cost variances.

+ Collaborate with teams to identify insights and improve processes based on data analyses.

Requirements

Who You Are:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a proactive attitude and a talent for organization. If you excel under pressure, embrace challenges, and love working as part of a collaborative team, this role could be the perfect fit!

Your Superpowers:

+ Integrity & Trust: You lead by example and always do the right thing.

+ Team Player: You thrive in cross-functional collaboration and are ready to step in for your teammates when needed.

+ Proactive Problem-Solver: You’re a self-starter who identifies opportunities, creates solutions, and takes action.

+ Calm Under Pressure: You maintain your cool in stressful situations and skillfully manage ambiguity or conflict.

+ Detail-Driven Communicator: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an eye for accuracy and clarity.

+ Continuous Improvement Advocate: You challenge the status quo and strive for innovation in everything you do.

What You Bring to the Table:

+ At least 3+ years of experience in inventory management, production scheduling, or business operations.

+ An associate degree (or higher) in business, operations, supply chain, or a related field.

+ A deep understanding of inventory control processes, financial/reporting knowledge, and production variances.

+ Expertise in tools like Microsoft Office and production management software. Prior experience with QAD a plus!

+ A solid foundation in project management, with a focus on accurate execution and scalability.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

+ Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a company that’s making a real difference through game-changing innovation.

+ Team Culture: Collaborate with passionate, talented individuals who share your commitment to excellence.

+ Growth Opportunities: Join a supportive environment where your skills are valued, and you’re encouraged to learn and grow.

Ready to bring your talents to a meaningful role and join a company full of heart? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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