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Traveling Inventory Specialist

TelCom Construction

Miller, SDJob$23–29/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23–29/hr
Location
Miller, SD
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current DOT Health Card CertificateForklift CertificationValid Driver’s License With Clean Driving RecordClass A Driver’s License

Job overview

TelCom Construction is hiring a Traveling Inventory Specialist. The Inventory Specialist at Telcom Construction manages stock, ensuring accurate tracking, optimal levels, and efficient movement of goods. This role involves duties such as cycle counts, audits, reporting, and coordinating with supply chain teams. The specialist will also maintain material purchasing processes, organize inventory at assigned facilities, and coordinate project supplies. Travel is required for this position.

Key focus areas include Manage stock, ensuring accurate tracking, optimal levels, and efficient movement of goods, Maintain responsibility for the material purchasing process, and Maintain organization of inventory and yard at assigned facilities.

Successful candidates bring Age 18+, US Work Authorization, and Background Check. Important skills include Cycle Counts, Audits, Reporting, Coordinating With Supply Chain Teams, Material Purchasing, and Issuing POs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cycle CountsAuditsReportingCoordinating With Supply Chain TeamsMaterial PurchasingIssuing POsDetermining Appropriate Timing of Material OrdersPurchase TrackingInventory OrganizationOrdering Project SuppliesReceiving Material ShipmentsVerifying Order ContentVerifying Order CompletenessPhysically Handling New Material ShipmentsMechanically Handling New Material ShipmentsStoring New Material ShipmentsManaging Inventory for Specific JobsStaging MaterialsCommunicating Inventory NeedsHolding Employees AccountableHolding Subcontractors AccountableAppropriate Documentation of InventoryMaintaining Location Inventory ListAllocating Inventory to Individual JobsTracking Inventory ChangesScannerComputerInventory System SoftwareCoordinating Physical Inventory ReconciliationsConducting Physical Inventory ReconciliationsFollowing Up on Inventory DiscrepanciesCustomer Material RequestsCustomer Check OutsDelivering Material to Other LocationsDelivering Material to Job SitesCompany Safety RequirementsReading InstructionsComprehending InstructionsReading CorrespondenceComprehending CorrespondenceReading MemosComprehending MemosWriting Simple CorrespondencePresenting Information One-on-OnePresenting Information in Small Group SituationsArithmeticReasoning AbilityUnderstanding to Carry Out InstructionsDealing With ProblemsInternet Software

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Authorization to Work in the United StatesPass Background CheckPass Drug TestsCurrent DOT Health Card CertificateForklift CertificationValid Driver’s License With Clean Driving RecordAbility to TravelClass a Driver’s License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Discover a more connected career

At Telcom Construction,as our Inventory Specialist, you will manage stock, ensuring accurate tracking, optimal levels, and efficient movement of goods, involving duties like cycle counts, audits, reporting, and coordinating with supply chain teams.

Connecting you to great benefits

  • Weekly Paychecks

  • Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

  • Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

  • 401(k) w/ Company Match

  • Stock Purchase Plan

  • Education Reimbursement

  • Legal Insurance

  • Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

  • As our Inventory Specialist, you will manage stock, ensuring accurate tracking, optimal levels, and efficient movement of goods, involving duties like cycle counts, audits, reporting, and coordinating with supply chain teams.

  • Maintain responsibility for the material purchasing process including issuing POs, determining appropriate timing of material orders (ensuring best price) and purchase tracking (ensuring in-time delivery)

  • Maintain organization of inventory and yard at assigned facilities

  • Order and coordinate project supplies to arrive on time and at the correct location

  • Receive new material shipments and verify order content and completeness

  • Physically or mechanically handle and store new material shipments

  • Develop and create reporting for Min/Max levels, material demand, forecast and budget purposes

  • Manage inventory for specific jobs by staging materials from each job's pick list

  • Communicate inventory needs to the Supply Chain Manager

  • Aid in holding employees and subcontractors accountable to appropriate documentation of inventory as it is taken and returned to designated yards/warehouses

  • Maintain location(s) inventory list by allocating inventory to individual jobs and tracking inventory changes using a scanner, computer and/or inventory system software

  • Coordinate and/or conduct physical inventory reconciliations and follow-up on inventory discrepancies

  • Act as the primary lead at the site for all customer material requests and check outs

  • Deliver material to other locations or job sites as needed

  • Participate in and adheres to all Company Safety requirements

  • Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

  • To be 18 years of age or older

  • Authorization to work in the United States for this company

  • Must be able to pass background check and drug tests

  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos

  • Ability to write simple correspondence

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

  • Ability to apply reasoning ability and understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form

  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

  • Knowledge of Internet software, database, spreadsheet and word processing software

  • Must maintain a current DOT health card certificate

  • Forklift certification

  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required

  • Class A driver’s license preferred

  • Travel is required

Physical abilities & exposures

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

  • Wear required personal protective equipment

  • Sit, Stand, or walk on a frequent basis

  • Frequently stand on a concrete surface

  • Frequently kneel, squat, bend and twist on a concrete surface

  • Frequent use of hearing and sight

  • Occasionally work in adverse weather conditions

  • Lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

  • Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.

  • Be in a frequently loud environment.

The wage range for Traveling Inventory Specialist is $23.00 - $29.00.

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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