Inventory specialist: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Inventory specialists weigh, measure and check materials, supplies, products and equipment and keep records of them.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$60,000–$83,000 a year (up to $101,000)
- Training0-2 years
- IndustryProduction and buying
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 inventory specialist job on ManyJobs now
- Inventory CoordinatorMitre 10 · Westgate, Auckland
What you’d do
- measure item weights and quantities
- keep track of supplies, products and equipment
- order supplies, products and equipment
- check items for damage and defects
- make sure orders are correct
- share inventory information with workers
- coordinate work with warehouse staff
- record inventory information
- train staff
Life on the job
Inventory specialists:
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in offices and warehouses and may travel locally
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
How to get in
You need experience to become an inventory specialist and a qualification may be useful.
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
You may need:
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in management and commerce studies or similar area
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
Also known as: Inventory coordinator, systems and inventory specialist, purchasing and inventory specialist, weighbridge operator
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