Inventory Control and Distribution Specialist
Quick Summary
Identify and source materials and parts for different facilities and assets. Assist Technicians, Engineers, and Administrators with order placement.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Identify and source materials and parts for different facilities and assets.
- →Assist Technicians, Engineers, and Administrators with order placement.
- →Facilitate the Primary Vending Program that allows us to lower our material cost by working through fewer vendors who are committed to providing the materials most commonly needed.
- →Monitor organizational product and resource inventories; coordinate with management to ensure inventories fulfill customer requirements; add new items and delete obsolete items; monitor and adjust stock levels to meet seasonal and overall product and material needs.
- →Maintain electronic database; record and update product nomenclature, pricing, codes, etc.; conduct spot checks and oversee physical inventories; address and resolve inconsistencies.
- →Process supply, equipment, product, and material requests; track orders and invoices; ensure timely shipping and delivery; prepare and maintain contracts, transactions, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- →Address and resolve order, inventory, shipping, delivery, and stock issuance discrepancies; refer issues to management as needed.
- →Help ensure product availability; forecast and communicate inventory demands to vendors/suppliers; alert management of short-fall concerns.
- →Keep customers informed of product line extensions, recalls, phase-outs, or new product launches; research, identify, and propose alternative product solutions including biodegradable, non-toxic, or other environmentally friendly items where available.
- →Assist with quality assurance, monitor and document vendor and carrier performance, provide feedback, and suggest improvements. Identify and recommend new vendors to management and customers as needed.
- →May validate and pay invoices.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $49,188–$71,340 a year
- 11% below the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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