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Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.

Inventory Specialist

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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.

$42,898 / year median in Iowa

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

  • About Us
  • Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees
  • What You'll Be Doing:
  • + Oversee daily storeroom and warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory control, proper material flow, and safe handling practices.
+ Implement and maintain effective systems and processes for receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and documenting materials, including ERP (SAP) transaction accuracy and reporting. + Coordinate closely with maintenance, production, procurement, and logistics teams to forecast needs, manage purchase orders, support operational requirements, and assist with cross‑border shipments. + Lead, train, and support storeroom staff while fostering a safe, compliant, and productive work environment aligned with PPE, quality, environmental, and audit standards. + Maintain strong inventory discipline by monitoring stock levels, identifying slow‑moving, obsolete, or critical items, and recommending appropriate adjustments. + Execute and oversee inventory controls such as cycle counts, physical inventories, variance investigations, and continuous improvement of stock accuracy. + Organize materials efficiently by managing storage, labeling, equipment use, and warehouse layout to optimize space and accessibility.
  • What Are We Looking For:
  • + 3-5 years of experience in industrial stores or warehouse supervision; cement or heavy industry preferred + Strong knowledge of inventory control systems and ERP platforms, ideally SAP + Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; not required + Effective communicator and collaborator across functions, vendors, and logistics partners + Skilled in organizing work, prioritizing in a fast‑paced industrial environment, and leading a team •
What We Offer:
  • + Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan. + 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions. + Highly competitive benefits programs, including: + Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits + Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement
  • Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + AD&D, Short
  • and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance ​Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
  • Req ID
  • JR10017936
  • Minimum Pay Rate:
  • 95,540.00
  • Maximum Pay Rate:
  • 127,380.
00 As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.