Inventory Specialist- UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst

  • Earth City, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Inventory Specialist to join our community. As a Inventory Specialist, you will play a key part in managing inventory planning, stockroom operations, and inventory reporting across a dynamic product portfolio of over 250,000 SKUs. The Inventory Specialist will focus on inventory optimization through data analysis, modeling, and system support while ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, stocking strategies, and corporate standards. Additionally, this position will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Sales, Finance, and Plant Operations, and support the rollout and maintenance of UniFirst's automated Stockroom Management System (SMS) at field location. When working with UniFirst First Aid + Safety we provide a variety of shifts. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.Pay & Benefits:On-the-job training + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.What’s in it for you?Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!Technology: UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.Community Culture: Our unique community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.What you’ll be doing:
  • Analyze inventory data to support stocking strategies, demand forecasts, and sourcing alignment.
  • Develop and maintain short, mid, and long-term inventory forecasts incorporating input from planning, sales, marketing, and finance teams.
  • Identify excess, obsolete, or underperforming inventory and recommend action plans including SKU rationalization and lifecycle management.
  • Build and present models that compare inventory levels against forecasted demand and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process with scenario planning, reporting, and inventory trade-off analysis.
  • Run and distribute regular inventory performance reports; identify gaps and anomalies to support data integrity and proactive decision-making.
  • Implement and support UniFirst’s Stockroom Management System (SMS) at new and existing field locations.
  • Train field management and staff on inventory best practices, compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Audit physical inventory and monitor plant stockroom performance to ensure adherence to corporate guidelines.
  • Assist with the integration of acquisitions and the conversion of new locations into UniFirst inventory systems and processes.
  • Collaborate with Sourcing, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Planning to align inventory activities with broader business goals.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and National Accounts to incorporate forecast insights into inventory decision-making.
  • Work with Financial Analysts to support quarterly Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) reporting and analysis.
  • Any other tasks or activities requested by the Manager or Supervisor
QualificationsWhat we’re looking for:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field required..
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant inventory management, planning, or operations experience required.
  • Experience in consumer goods, medical supplies, safety products, or industrial supply is preferred
  • Experience with field training or operations support is a plus.
  • Sage X3 ERP experience
  • Customer service experience
  • Strong data analysis and modeling skills using Excel and/or BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
  • Experience with inventory/order processing systems and ERP software (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  • Knowledge of inventory planning principles, forecasting, and stockroom operations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to train and collaborate across levels.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in time-sensitive environments.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% to support field operations and stockroom implementations.
  • Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs.
About UniFirst First Aid + SafetyUniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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