Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
C
CDW
Inventory Receiving Specialist - Contract
Career Insights for Inventory / Supply Specialist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$49,567 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Inventory Receiving Specialist - Contract CDW United States, California, Vernon Jul 13, 2026 Description The Inventory Receiving Specialist is responsible for overseeing all purchase order receiving activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in inbound logistics operations. This role leads the receiving team, manages PO verification processes, resolves discrepancies, and ensures inventory integrity within the warehouse management system. •Please note; this is a fulltime and long-term contract only position.•
Stand, bend, lift, walk and carry products in any combination for up to 8 hours at a time. History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines. Comfort working in a warehouse environment which includes changes in temperature as the weather fluctuates, noise form conveyors and forklifts.
What You Will Do:
Oversee daily receiving operations and PO processing. Verify incoming shipments against approved purchase orders and packing slips. Assign daily workload and ensure productivity targets are met. Train staff on receiving procedures, documentation standards, and system usage. Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and storage of received items. Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and audits. Monitor KPIs such as receiving accuracy, turnaround time, and discrepancy ratesWhat We Expect of You:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail. Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems. Proficiency with Office 365, MS Word/Excel Strong understanding of purchase order processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Time management and organizational skills. The ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure the team's efficiency is important. Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a production-focused environment Demonstrated ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Stand, bend, lift, walk and carry products in any combination for up to 8 hours at a time. History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines. Comfort working in a warehouse environment which includes changes in temperature as the weather fluctuates, noise form conveyors and forklifts.