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Audio Visual Inventory Manager

Nationwide Video, Wixom, MI, United States


Overview
This individual works cross-functionally with multiple departments (Technology, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Warehouse Teams) as needed to provide accurate information on inventory status of all gear. The Inventory Manager shall ensure rental gear is reported in the appropriate warehouse location and matches the availability calendar within the inventory management software. This position will also be responsible for the entire life cycle of all inventories from introduction to end‑of‑life cycle.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Inventory Manager occupies a key tactical position, by:

Ensuring accurate availability of rental gear within the inventory management software

Accurately transferring gear between warehouses within the inventory management software

Assisting with “Did not Return” and “Damage” SOP’s and directives.

Identifying and resolving inaccurate inventory scans and transfers

Responsible for updating and maintaining inventory management software with current and accurate asset information for all active, retired, and sold equipment.

Asset number database

Accurate kit and/or package information

Accurate weight and dimension information

Photo and technical documentation

Other Responsibilities

Evaluating the efficiency of inventory life cycles through Product Usage Reports and providing recommendations for retirement and/or sale.

Performing routine inventory analysis; identifying and resolving discrepancies, including locating missing items or items that did not return.

Administering and overseeing company-wide bi-annual physical inventory, including spare parts.

Interpersonal Responsibilities

Adhering to company Handbook, policies, and procedures.

Assisting in training new employees on inventory SOP’s.

Planning, assigning, and directing work of inventory updates.

Establishing goals to align with overall business objectives.

Competencies

Strong technical knowledge of products

General knowledge of continuous improvement methodology

General knowledge of project management principles

General knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite

Strong knowledge of inventory control procedures

Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and key stakeholders.

Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.

Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and warehouse environments and is regularly exposed to heavy machinery and noise.

Physical Demands
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand as well as a 24/7 rotational on‑call schedule.

Travel
Some travel may be required per the needs of the multiple Nationwide locations.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of 3 years of A/V experience or a related position

Minimum of 1 year of Project Management and/or Inventory Control experience

Preferred Education and Experience

4+ years of A/V experience or a related position

2+ years of Project Management and/or Inventory Control experience

Certification in a technical or related field

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