Hurricane Consulting Inc Hiring for Inventory Specialist – Government Contracting at Hines, IL Full Time

The Inventory Control Specialist will be the technical expert to provide customer assistance to identify stocks, location, source, type and quantities of specific items, local availability, accountability and inventories, resolve supplier issues and document customer complaints. The inventory specialist is responsible for planning and determining storage locations, packaging and shipping requirements and the distribution and positioning of supplies.

The Inventory Specialist will be the technical expert to provide customer assistance to identify stocks, location, source, type and quantities of specific items, local availability, accountability and inventories, resolve supplier issues and document customer complaints. The inventory specialist is responsible for planning and determining storage locations, packaging and shipping requirements and the distribution and positioning of supplies. This position offers opportunities for advancement. (Hours 3-11:30 pm) Health benefits along with paid time off and paid federal holidays are included.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Candidate must demonstrate capability to perform supply management and warehouse operations

Drive and operate pick up trucks, Material Handling and Warehouse Equipment

Knowledge of warehouse management systems, and sources of supply applicable to the VA SDC operations to include U.S. Carriers mail/parcel methods and procedures

Manage shipping and receiving functions to include packaging and shipment of mail, parcels and supply items through USPS, UPS and FEDEX

Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Ability to fill out forms and address labels to include accountability reports of transactions

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Must undergo an employee background check

Must have as a minimum a high school diploma

Must have a minimum of (2) years of supply inventory management experience.

Must be knowledgeable of supply operations to include shipping and receiving functions.

Licensed to drive/operate Government owned sedans and pickup trucks.

As we are a federal contractor, COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for employment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for medical or religious reasons.