Inventory Specialist
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Vandalia, OH, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentInventory Control & Cycle Counting
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Strong computer skills are required.
- Detail orientation, time management, and problem-solving skills are required.
- The ability to learn the AX/WAX system to investigate inventory issues is required.
- The ability to read and speak English to understand instructions and teach position requirements is required.
- Knowledge of inventory transactions such as Bin 2 Bin, Transfer, and inventory adjustments is required.
- The ability to interpret instructions and data provided in written, oral, diagram, or virtual online classroom formats is required.
- The employee must be able to perform tasks without direct supervision.
- The employee must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor their own work to ensure quality.
- The employee must maintain strict confidentiality.
- The employee must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 125 pounds.
- The employee must have the vision abilities required for close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Responsibilities
- Train Operations Associates in processes related to inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate ongoing cycle counts with the inventory counting team and reconcile identified discrepancies.
- Use Körber/Edge software to verify inventory quantities and match inventory by location, investigate inaccuracies to identify root causes, and make supply quantity adjustments when necessary.
- Compare purchase orders with materials received from suppliers for accuracy.
- Learn and implement lean material management practices, including pull, capacity constraints, flow, Kanban, and visual management, to improve performance and efficiency.
- Identify process issues and improvement opportunities, use kaizen methodology with the leadership team to improve processes, devise solutions to process issues or bottlenecks, and work with supervisors and managers to implement solutions.
- Communicate inventory issues proactively to the Inventory Manager.
- Use knowledge of the receiving process and Körber/Edge system to gather accurate information and records.
- Set a positive example, provide on-the-job training to team members, and share process knowledge as an informal supervisor.
- Work with product line management and accounting on new product rollouts and arrivals in the inventory system.
- Pick, pack, and manifest when not performing inventory tasks.
- Participate in and lead data pulls for ABC analysis and slotting efforts to improve picking strategies.
- Apply a basic understanding of warehouse design and workflow for product presentation to picking operations.
Desired Qualifications
- An associate's degree or undergraduate degree is preferred.
- Two to four years of warehouse inventory experience is preferred.
- Good communication skills are desired.
About the company
Forney Industries is a family-owned metalworking supplies company offering thousands of products in welding, abrasives, PPE, and shop tools. Its catalog includes arc welders, welding consumables, abrasive and cutting tools, PPE, and shop equipment sold through a nationwide network of about 20,000 retail and industrial locations. The company differentiates itself through its long heritage, personal customer support, and a globally sourced yet locally available product mix. Its goal is to provide the best product mix and the most personal support to help customers complete metalworking projects safely and efficiently while staying true to its legacy and partnerships.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fort Collins, Colorado
Founded
1932
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Forney launched X-Series on May 6, 2026, and listed six SKUs by August.
- Frontline launched February 18, 2026, targeting shops, fleets, and mobile technicians.
- Dane Anderson became president on April 14, 2026, signaling leadership continuity and execution focus.
What critics are saying
- Harbor Freight and Eastwood crush Forney’s value pricing and erase welding margins.
- Authorized-dealer distribution leaves Forney exposed when shelf space shifts to Lincoln Electric.
- If X-Series never wins professional trust, Forney becomes a low-end commodity brand.
What makes Forney Industries unique
- Family ownership since 1932 keeps product decisions tightly aligned to Dane Anderson.
- X-Series bundles MIG, TIG, stick, flux-cored, and plasma into portable shop tools.
- Frontline and X-Series broaden Forney beyond welders into battery-service and maintenance equipment.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Profit Sharing