Senior Inventory Coordinator

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Our team is looking for a Senior Inventory Coordinator to take ownership of inventory flow, cost accuracy, and logistics coordination across multiple sites. In this role, you will run day-to-day inventory operations independently, from receipt through processing, cost reconciliation, and shipment. You will also serve as a trusted partner to Supply Chain and Accounting, keeping them aligned on cost and flow issues as they arise.

This role is designed for experienced inventory professionals who can be trusted to run day-to-day operations independently, catch problems before they become costly, and keep material moving efficiently across sites.

Who Thrives in This Role:
You are the person who spots the variance before month-end does. In a given week, you might trace a landed-cost discrepancy back to a freight invoice, push back on a warehouse overcharge, walk Accounting through an accrual, and help a newer coordinator sort out a transfer that didn’t post correctly. You set your own priorities across multiple sites, and you would rather fix a root cause once than correct the same error every month. You can turn data into a clear explanation for Supply Chain and Accounting leadership, and you enjoy helping others get better at the work. This role is probably not for you if you prefer to be told what to work on each day or to hand off problems once they get complicated.

 

Key Responsibilities:

    • Own core inventory workflows, including item setup, receipt processing, stock transfers, and processing-center transactions, with minimum supervision.
    • Monitor vessel and barge arrivals, record inventory receipts across multiple sites, and independently investigate and resolve discrepancies.
    • Review damaged or nonconforming materials and document quality-control findings to support the claims process.
    • Review processing results, follow up with processing centers, and post related inventory transactions and invoices.
    • Own the monthly vendor reconciliation process end-to-end, including identifying root causes of recurring discrepancies and driving them to resolution.
    • Review third-party warehouse storage invoices and independently dispute inaccuracies or overcharges.
    • Compile inventory and shipment reports to support annual inventory tax filings.
    • Track and manage inventory cost flow across sites, flagging cost variances, absorption issues, or landed-cost discrepancies before they affect margins.
    • Manage inventory across the full warehousing cycle — from inbound receipt, through inter-site transfers, to storage prior to outbound shipment — ensuring accurate tracking and timely movement of material.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for processing centers and third-party warehouses on escalated flow, timing, or cost issues.
    • Partner directly with Accounting during month-end and year-end close to ensure inventory quantities, costs, and accruals are accurate and reconcile cleanly.
    • Mentor and provide guidance to Inventory Associates and Coordinators on transaction processing and discrepancy resolution.
Growth Path: Inventory sits at the center of how our business runs, and this role gives you visibility across all of it. From here, you can take on greater leadership within the inventory team or broaden into other supply chain functions, such as purchasing, sales support, or cost accounting, where your understanding of material flow and cost becomes a direct advantage.

Minimum Qualifications: 

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • 1+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain, or operations, including at least 1 year in a role with discrepancy resolution or vendor reconciliation responsibility
    • Effective written and verbal communication
    • Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Relevant coursework, internships, or up to two years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory, or related operations.
    • Familiarity with ERP systems, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and AI or workflow-automation tools such as Claude and n8n.
    • Previous exposure to the steel or metals industry is a plus.

Work Hours: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)

Salary Range: $52,000 – $60,000 annually

Benefits: At USP, we believe great work deserves great support. Our benefits are designed to promote your health, growth, and well-being: 

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
    • Performance-based bonus opportunities
    • Employee recognition and years-of-service awards
    • Education and professional development reimbursement
    • Daily meal allowance
    • Company-sponsored team lunches and dinners
    • Fitness membership reimbursement
    • Company-sponsored team-building and recreational activities
    • Employee birthday gifts

USP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — M/F/Disabled/Vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For any inquiries, please reach out to staffing@universal-steel.com.