Inventory Operations Specialist

Liebherr USA Co.
Newport News, VA

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for all aspects of inventory control, accuracy, movement, and reconciling. The Inventory Control Specialist(s) will ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining accurate and efficient inventory workflow.

  • * For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal. We will not open resume's sent via email.
  • * This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

  • Accurately maintain inventory levels through the delivery of goods to internal and external customers using available ERP system when applicable to correct inventory discrepancies.
  • Leads the daily cycle counting and the annual physical inventory process generally performed in December (either of which may include overtime, nights, and/or weekends).
  • Assists with consolidating parts from multiple locations to one location.
  • Assists with relocating parts if required to reduce mis-picking and for picking efficiency.
  • Generate, maintain, and update stock locations.
  • Compare incoming physical parts to receiving log/put away sheets for accuracy, ensuring there are no discrepancies.
  • Implement the purge of stock recalled by OEM or product deemed out of date.
  • Download data of parts and input into the computer database.
  • Maintain ‘Alternate locations by warehouse and item.’
  • Leads in projects that require separation piece parts and rework.
  • Leads the process of investigating, resolving, and coordinating shipping and receiving discrepancies.
  • Audits quantity to sales orders, bin location or warehouse management system to ensure accuracy of either on-hand, customer order or shipping quantity.
  • Reports inventory variances relative to stocking, audited shipments, and bin locations
  • Leads in reconciliation (root cause analysis) of inventory discrepancies.
  • Submits adjustment requests as needed to correct discrepancies.
  • Participates in upholding 6S standards.
  • Performs any work deemed necessary in all areas of the warehouse as directed by Warehouse Operations Leads and/or Supervisors or Manager.

Competencies

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED with 3-5 years of experience in inventory control; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous inventory control experience in a warehouse or manufacturing facility is preferred.

Position Specific Competencies:

  • Knowledge of inventory control systems
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Ability to operate across various teams; excellent people skills are necessary.
  • Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
  • Willingness to respond to general inquiries or complaints with urgency via phone, email, or in person communication.
  • Ability to effectively present information to leadership
  • Ability to recognize inconsistencies and discrepancies.
  • Ability to multitask and work through potentially stressful situations.
  • Organized and process oriented.
  • Excellent attention to detail and concern for accuracy
  • Ability to operate lift trucks up to 10,000lb. capacity (specifically order pickers)
  • Skilled in basic keyboarding.
  • Ability to navigate through the appropriate computer or inventory applications, i.e., MS Office Products (especially Excel) and Order Processing Systems
  • Ability to read and interpret Liebherr Employee Rules and Regulations, company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, production, and customer sales orders.
  • Skilled in reading basic tools of measurements, i.e. tape measure, calipers etc.
  • Knowledge of Metric and Standard Systems and conversions.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and good housekeeping practices

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Alden.

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Posted 2026-05-27

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