Inventory Operations Specialist

Liebherr Group

Inventory Operations Specialist responsible for inventory control and accuracy at Liebherr USA Co. Leading daily cycle counting and managing discrepancies in inventory levels.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately maintain inventory levels
Leads daily cycle counting and the annual physical inventory process
Assists with consolidating parts from multiple locations
Assists with relocating parts
Generate, maintain, and update stock locations
Compare incoming physical parts to receiving log for accuracy
Implement the purge of stock recalled by OEM or out of date product
Download data of parts and input into the computer database
Maintain ‘Alternate locations by warehouse and item’
Lead projects that require separation piece parts and rework
Investigate, resolve, and coordinate shipping and receiving discrepancies
Audit quantity to sales orders ensuring accuracy
Report inventory variances relative to stocking
Lead in reconciliation of inventory discrepancies
Submit adjustment requests as needed
Participate in upholding 6S standards
Perform any work deemed necessary in all areas of the warehouse

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
3-5 years of experience in inventory control
Previous inventory control experience in a warehouse or manufacturing facility preferred
Knowledge of inventory control systems
Good verbal and written skills
Ability to operate across various teams
Basic math skills
Willingness to respond to general inquiries or complaints with urgency
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
Ability to operate lift trucks up to 10,000lb capacity
Skilled in basic keyboarding
Ability to navigate through computer or inventory applications
Ability to read and interpret company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, production, and customer sales orders
Skilled in reading basic tools of measurements
Knowledge of Metric and Standard Systems and conversions
Knowledge of safety regulations and good housekeeping practices
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major medical, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Paid vacation and personal days
Secure work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory controldata inputstock location managementreconciliation of inventory discrepanciesbasic math skillslift truck operationreading tools of measurementsknowledge of Metric and Standard Systemsknowledge of safety regulations6S standards

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationurgency in responsepresentation skillsattention to detailmultitaskingorganizational skillsprocess orientationproblem-solving

Certifications

high school diplomaGED