INVENTORY COORDINATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Dec 08, 2025 - The Inventory Coordinator possesses strong expertise in supply chain planning, procurement, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment focused on safety and efficiency. This role requires proficiency in using inventory management systems such as SAP, Manhattan, and other WMS platforms to ensure accurate and optimized operations. The coordinator also demands excellent multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced settings while maintaining flexibility and high customer service standards.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for an Inventory Coordinator Resume
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Cycle Counting
- Reconciliation
- Data Analysis
- ERP Management
- Reporting
- 3PL Coordination
- Purchase Order
- Data Accuracy
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Organization
- Vendor Coordination
- Relationship Building
Summary of Inventory Coordinator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Industrial Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Working experience in a warehouse inventory role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment
- Excellent computer skills, including RF (radio frequency) handheld units
- Word processing experience, spreadsheet applications, and specialized inventory control software programs (WMS), SAP
- Strong knowledge of inventory location and managed warehouse operations
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Prior working experience with a forklift
- Able to work independently or in a team environment
- Able to maintain high levels of accuracy by paying attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Able to use computers and RF technologies
- Basic math skills for counting purposes
- Mastery of skills to read, understand, and adhere to the SOPs and policies of a GMP environment
2. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Working experience in a clerical role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, transportation or distribution center environment
- Excellent computer skills with advanced experience in word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized inventory control software programs (WMS)
- Ability to physically count articles or products on shelves, racks and pallets
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as inventory reports, operating procedures to ensure inventory is audited and accurate
- Safely operate a lift truck
- Ability to generate reports and business correspondence
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Must have excellent mathematical skills
3. BA in Operations Management with 2 years of Experience
- Basic computer knowledge to access product information and print sample labels
- Self-starter and motivated to support our internal team
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot
- Experience in a warehouse or inventory control environment
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience using WMS or ERP software
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Experience operating forklifts and other similar equipment
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
4. BS in Logistics and Transportation with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong computer and data entry skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational skills with deliberate attention to detail
- Strong comprehension and analytical skills to gain insights into key shipping metrics
- Highly proficient in SAP Systems
- Problem-solving skills enable them to consider multiple variables and solutions in a time-sensitive environment
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Process thinking-ability to link floor and system processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment (ability to multitask)
- Strong analytical skills to gain insights into key shipping Metrics
- Acknowledged as a Role Model/Values Leader in several Leadership Edge Values
5. BS in Supply Chain Management with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in supply planning or inventory control
- Experience using RF Technology
- Experience with SAP or a similar Warehouse Management System
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Must be a self-starter with the willingness to work with supervision
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Demonstrated ability to get the job done correctly and promptly
- Possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution
- Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, co-workers and management
- Willing to gain knowledge of company products
- Ability to represent Vallen professionally, projecting a Winning Team approach to customer service
6. BA in Management Information Systems with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in Supply Chain Planning and a managing an environment
- Ability to use inventory management information systems
- Experience working in a factory/manufacturing environment
- Familiar with a factory environment that pays attention to safety and optimal operations
- Experience in planning, procurement and inventory management
- Advanced ability to multitask in a matrix, fast-paced environment
- Experience using MS Office, Manhattan, SAP, Foursite, Exceed or experience on another Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Working experience in power material handling
- Must be flexible in adapting to changing environments
- Able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of the building without limitations