Inventory Specialist Level I

Overview

Datawatch Systems, Inc. is accepting applications for a full-time Purchasing/Warehouse representative to work in our Bethesda, MD location in the Purchasing and Inventory Department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Starting pay is $20/hour plus benefits and paid time off. Applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screening and criminal background check. EOE/M/F/V/D-DCJS #11-2294

• Location: Bethesda, MD
• Travel: This role does not require travel.
• Salary Range: $20.00-25.00/hour

Responsibilities

Inventory duties:

• Receiving stock inventory (equipment, material, wire) on PO and placing in proper stock locations in warehouse. When appropriate, relocate and consolidate products and notify management of new stock location.
• Receiving PO for material allocated to open project and place material in appropriate staging area.
• Verifying inventory levels are above minimum and transfer overhead material to designated stock location as needed.
• Print picklist for inventory requests associated with open project or warehouse transfer, and place material in staging area.
• Packing and shipping materials associated with open projects or warehouse transfer orders to regional offices. This includes picking, packing, weighing, and printing the shipping labels using third party applications.
• Fulfill over the counter inventory request for open projects and warehouse transfers.
• Ensure all received material counts are accurate, and materials are free of damage.
• Perform quality assurance inspections when appropriate.
• Assist Cycle Counts of physical inventory. Provide inventory control reports as required. Purchasing duties:
• Research and compare suppliers/vendors (pricing, quality).
• Create purchase orders for material as needed to maintain minimum on hand quantities.
• Assist with tracking back-ordered items for open projects.
• Reach out to vendors when needed about special order items.
• Create purchase orders for open projects and truck inventory for will-call items.
• Manage and process RMA’s and Inventory Returns.

Qualifications

• Be highly organized.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills with employees and clients.
• Minimum Education

Requirements

Associated Degree diploma in Accounting, Business

• Be able to lift 30 pounds and work on your feet, bending and reaching multiple times during the day.
• Warehouse experience desired.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Choice of Medical Insurance plans Choice of two Dental Insurance Plans Vision Insurance Medical and Dependent Care FSA Accounts 401K

• Plan with a discretionary employer match 529
• Plan Access Employee Assistance Program Commuter and Parking Benefit
• Ability to buy Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability Insurance Employer-paid 50K Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children Voluntary portable Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Coverage Annual performance Evaluation and salary adjustment consideration Paid holidays, sick and vacation leave Job-related tuition reimbursement