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Inventory Specialist Job Description

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An Inventory Specialist supervises all the activities in an organization related to ordering, receiving, storing and distributing materials, equipment, merchandise, supplies and products. Their role is tracking inventory maintenance, controlling flows of equipment and supplies, and advising on process improvements. Their responsibilities are reporting to management, coordinating and directing multiple teams, developing loss mitigation processes and protocols, training less experienced inventory workers, compiling inventory reports, addressing any problems, obstacles or challenges, and forecasting future inventory requirements.

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  • Associate Degree in Marketing
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    Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,250Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Music
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    Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$16,864Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Fire Science
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,200Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Environmental Biology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,212Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Inventory Specialist and Other Important Info

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2.7 years
$40K
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3.65 years
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