Inventory Specialist
$20 - $35/hourpay
Required Skills
RFID/Scanner Proficiency
Inventory Software (ERP) Basics
Lifting Capacity (up to 50 lbs)
High-speed Communication
Job Description
Job Title: Inventory Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer’s team as an expert Inventory Specialist and play a pivotal role in the seamless movement of merchandise within a dynamic retail operations environment. You will leverage digital inventory systems, drive accuracy and efficiency, and ensure that stock flows effortlessly from delivery through to the sales floor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and track merchandise using RFID scanners and handheld digital devices.
- Oversee the flow of inventory from receiving to back-of-house, ensuring timely stocking and replenishment.
- Utilize ERP and inventory management software to update records and monitor stock levels in real time.
- Coordinate digital "Buy Online Pick Up In Store" (BOPIS) queues, supporting a seamless omnichannel retail experience.
- Lead the rotation of stock to optimize sales floor presentation and minimize aging inventory.
- Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and resolve back-of-house challenges.
- Safely lift and move merchandise up to 50 lbs as needed in daily operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Expertise in using RFID technology and handheld scanners for detailed inventory tracking.
- Proficient with inventory software and ERP systems for data entry and reconciliation.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with speed and clarity, both in writing and in person.
- Proven capacity to lift and handle packages up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong balance of speed and accuracy.
- Strong spatial organization skills for efficient stock management.
- Collaborative approach to problem solving in fast-paced retail environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in retail operations or back-of-house inventory leadership roles.
- Background in managing omnichannel inventory flows, including BOPIS fulfillment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements in digital inventory systems.
About micro1
micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity.
Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.