Inventory Specialist

Title: Inventory Specialist
Location: New York NY
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 6 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: 9am - 5pm M-F, 2 days in office each week

About This Role:

This position is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy and optimizing inventory performance across Third Party warehouses and OMS, WMS, and ERP systems. The role uses advanced data analytics, dashboards, AI-enabled insights, and workflow automation to identify risks, improve controls, and translate inventory data into strategic actions that strengthen service, working capital, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do:

Inventory Reconciliation and Control:

• Lead daily reconciliation of 3PL, OMS/WMS, and ERP inventory across channels.
• Use exception-based analysis, automated reconciliations, and structured root cause analysis to resolve variances and prevent recurrence.
• Strengthen inventory-control routines, SOPs, and audit readiness with 3PL partners and internal teams.

OMS/WMS and Order Flow Management:

• Monitor EDI and system integrations across channels; resolve errors and eliminate recurring failure points with 3PL and IT support teams.
• Execute and control inbound stock transfers between ERP locations.
• Serve as a key contact for WMS/OMS outages and use automated alerts and workflows to accelerate resolution.
• Support accurate, timely month-end order closure.

Inventory Analytics and Strategic Insights:

• Build and maintain dashboards that provide visibility to inventory accuracy, aging, stock risk, order exceptions, and service impacts.
• Analyze trends, recurring issues, and cross-channel inventory signals; convert findings into clear recommendations for leaders and partners.
• Apply scenario analysis and AI-enabled tools responsibly to identify risks, opportunities, and inventory optimization actions.

Automation, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Support:

• Identify, prioritize, and implement workflow automations that reduce manual effort, improve controls, and shorten response times.
• Partner across internal and external stakeholders to improve end-to-end inventory processes. Maintain process documentation and provide reliable coverage for critical Logistics and Reverse Logistics activities.

What You Bring:

Education

• BA/BS degree required; Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory control, manufacturing/distribution, warehouse operations, or physical logistics preferred.
• Hands-on experience with OMS, WMS, ERP, EDI, stock reconciliation, and third-party warehousing.
• Strong data analytics capability, including advanced Excel; experience with SQL and dashboard tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Experience building dashboards, automating workflows, and converting complex data into practical business recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly for analysis, exception detection, research, or productivity improvement.
• Evidence of successful process improvement leadership.

Bonus Points:

• Consumer goods, direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, or retail logistics experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Up to $32.50 per hour + overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

About FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!

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