Lead Inventory Specialist

Lead Inventory Specialist

Bev-Hub– Manhattan, KS                                                     

Job Description:

Company Name: Bev-Hub

Position Type: Full Time, Hourly employee

Position Summary:

The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving operations, and warehouse organization at Bev-Hub's manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership position directly supervises two Shipping & Receiving Specialists while ensuring materials are properly tracked, stored, and available to support production. 

Key Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions:

·     Maintain accurate inventory records for ingredients, cans, packaging materials, and finished goods. 

·     Perform cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies. 

·        Oversee daily shipping and receiving, including shipment verification, documentation, and material movement. 

·     Directly supervise two Shipping & Receiving Specialists, including daily assignments, training, productivity, and accountability. 

·     Coordinate with Production and Quality Assurance to ensure materials are available and properly staged. 

·     Maintain accurate lot-tracking, product identification, and inventory rotation. 

·     Ensure finished goods are properly recorded, stored, and prepared for shipment. 

·     Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse with properly labeled inventory locations. 

·     Enforce company safety procedures, GMPs, and proper material-handling practices. 

·     Identify operational improvements and communicate inventory concerns to management. 

·        Assist with forklift operations, loading, unloading, and material handling as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 

• 3+ years of warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing experience preferred. 

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 

• Experience with inventory software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel. 

• Forklift experience preferred; company authorization required. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and perform essential physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs other functions as required.

Performance Expectations

The Lead Inventory Specialist is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring timely shipping and receiving, supporting production needs, and holding the warehouse team accountable for safety, accuracy, and productivity. 

Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs. All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with Bev-Hub policies and procedures.