Operations & Logistics · Portland, OR

Inventory Specialist jobs in Portland, OR

Inventory specialists count, reconcile, and audit stock, investigate discrepancies at their source, and keep system records aligned with what actually sits on the shelf.

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$19–$38/hr
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Inventory Material Control Coordinator

Xyant Technology, Inc. · Portland, OR · Temporary

Description Please send your updated resume to ****@*****.***. com or apply online. Job Description : Position: Inventory Material Control Coordinator Location: Portland, OR (Remote) Duration: 12 Months Contract Direct C…

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Warehouse Lead Associate

Cardinal Health · Portland, OR · Full-time
$26 - $30 per hour

distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. Ware…

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immediate placement, competitive pay, and reliable flexible scheduling for motivated individuals ready to hit production goals and move inventory fast. Your responsibilities: - Drive great throughput and selection rates…

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Edge Connectivity Specialist 2

HDR · Portland, OR

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

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Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

Federal Express Corporation · Portland, OR
$22 per week

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of…

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your hands, this role offers daily physical activity, consistent work, and consistent earnings. Apply now and start contributing to inventory movement and customer fulfillment right away! Your responsibilities: - Picking…

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Inventory Coordinator - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health · Portland, OR · Full-time
$20.5 per hour

Application window anticipated to close: 09/28/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. What Inventory Management contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for mat…

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What inventory specialists earn in Portland

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $19–$25 $40k–$51k
Mid level $23–$31 $48k–$64k
Senior $29–$38 $61k–$79k

Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Cycle countingWMS and ERP systemsExcelRoot-cause analysisBarcode and RF scanningAttention to detailReportingOrganization
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Walk me through how you run a cycle count program.

Describe count frequency by ABC class, blind counts, recount thresholds, and how variances get posted. Structure is what they are listening for.

You find a 40-unit variance on a fast-moving SKU. How do you investigate?

Show a trail: recent receipts, picks, transfers, returns, and adjacent locations for mis-slots. Name the usual suspects before blaming theft.

What inventory accuracy levels have you maintained?

Give a real number and the method behind it. Accuracy in the high nineties with a cycle count program is a credible, strong answer.

How do you handle pressure to just adjust a count and move on?

Say you post adjustments only with documented cause, because untraced adjustments hide process failures. Integrity of the record is the job.

What WMS or ERP systems have you worked in?

Name them and describe one inventory process you improved inside the system, like slotting, count scheduling, or variance reporting.

Describe a process change you made that reduced shrink or errors.

Pick one change, explain the root cause it fixed, and quantify the improvement. One concrete story outweighs a list of duties.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For inventory specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Lead with an inventory accuracy figure you achieved or maintained, such as 99.5% on cycle counts.

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Name your WMS and ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Fishbowl.

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Show a shrink or variance reduction with a before-and-after number.

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List Excel skills concretely, such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP for reconciliation.

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Mention physical inventory events you led or supported, including headcount coordinated.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Inventory Clerk
02 Inventory Specialist
03 Inventory Control Supervisor
04 Inventory Manager
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