Inventory Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Inventory Specialist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Tracking inventory maintenance.
  • Controlling flows of equipment and supplies.
  • Reporting to management and advising on process improvements.
  • Compiling inventory reports.
  • Addressing any problems, obstacles or challenges.
  • Forecasting future inventory requirements.
  • Coordinating and directing multiple teams.
  • Developing loss mitigation processes and protocols.
  • Training less experienced inventory workers.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Inventory Specialist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Inventory Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.