Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

At Overcast, we're proud to be a collective group of innovators and problem-solvers, builders and engineers, mentors and students. We strive to create a safe and engaging work environment that empowers you to do the work you are passionate about. Overcast Innovations LLC, standardizes tenant improvement design and construction with patent-pending, control-agnostic, ceiling appliances that integrate mechanical, electrical, wireless, AV, and more.

Overcast Innovations, a safe harbor startup within McKinstry, was founded on the idea that applying a manufacturing mindset to the built environment can increase collaboration among different disciplines and trades to create the best user experience. Overcast seeds innovation through the design, manufacture, and application of smart ceiling products that integrate mechanical, electrical, fire protection, audio/visual, wireless, and a host of other low voltage building technologies. Cloud integrated ceiling appliances are designed to deliver flexibility and plug & play connectivity to streamline the design, procurement, installation, and service. We work together to generate the greatest opportunities for exceptional design and functionality while minimizing cost and waste.

The Opportunity with Overcast

We are adding an Inventory Specialist to our growing Overcast division in Spokane, WA. This position will be responsible for developing inventory strategy and providing inventory support for McKinstry's projects, departments, and subsidiaries. Other responsibilities may include:

• Coordinate inventory requirements and procurement details with vendors and customers.
• Creates inventory budgets and maintains the companys stock ratio.
• Tracks the transportation and distribution of inventory.
• Oversees the records of all stocks and compiles evaluation reports.
• Performs daily auditing of inventory.
• Provides supervision of the inventory cycle counting; accounting and reporting of inventory surplus, product returns, and damages; cost movement of company products evaluation and purchase and invoice details assessment; re-stocking and filling order forms; and estimation of potential stock requirements according to sales reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• BA/BS degree in Administration, Material Management, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Basic knowledge of barcode equipment required.
• Experience working with inventory software required.
• Strong calculative and analytical skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines with effective time management required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills to include production line methods and staff training preferred.
• Post graduate degree in Supply Chain, Retail, Operations, Inventory Management or related field preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Physical ability to walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.