Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Job Description

The Inventory Specialist manages inventory, sourcing, and vendor relationships to support efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations. This role focuses on maintaining accurate inventory across systems and websites, sourcing products and freight services, negotiating pricing and terms, and partnering closely with vendors, fulfillment partners, and shipping providers. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to inventory accuracy, cost savings, and operational efficiency within a growing organization on a contract-to-hire basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and inventory reporting using Excel and internal systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory availability across company websites and internal platforms.
• Update product information within inventory and procurement systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Source products and freight services to support operational and business needs.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive costs and favorable agreements.
• Coordinate with fulfillment houses and shipping providers to improve efficiencies and reduce freight and logistics costs.
• Prepare job quotes and pricing estimates as needed to support sales and operational activities.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain strong, collaborative supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, fulfillment centers, and shipping providers to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with additional operational and administrative tasks related to purchasing, logistics, and inventory management as required.

Essential Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, inventory tracking, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Procurement and purchasing experience with responsibility for order placement and vendor management.
• Strong negotiation experience with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Product and freight sourcing experience supporting operational requirements.
• Inventory management experience, including maintaining accurate inventory levels across systems.
• Experience with ecommerce inventory management platforms.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of freight procurement and shipping processes.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, or inventory management software (highly preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience updating ecommerce or website inventory platforms.
• Knowledge of fulfillment operations and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Experience managing freight carriers and shipping agreements.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Experience supporting quoting and pricing activities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Comfort working closely with leadership and key business partners.
• Interest in long-term career growth within purchasing, logistics, vendor management, and supply chain operations.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in Boca Raton, FL, in a professional office environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is structured as a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity, providing a clear pathway to long-term employment for high-performing individuals. The work style is hands-on, detail-oriented, and operationally focused, with frequent interaction and collaboration with vendors, fulfillment centers, shipping providers, and internal stakeholders. The organization is growing and offers exposure to purchasing, logistics, vendor management, and broader supply chain operations in a supportive, collaborative setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boca Raton, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.87/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boca Raton,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.