Careers in Inventory Management

Position Title

Materials Management Assistant

What the job is like

Materials management assistants support the management and operations by maintaining and distributing data as well as assisting with efficient inventory movement.   

Essential skills or attributes

  • Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
  • Basic Math Skills (Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Fractions, Percentages)
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of transportation rules and regulations
  • Understanding of warehouse strategies and processes
  • Understanding of supply chain strategies and processes
  • Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data

Usual required training

High school Diploma/GED. Some advanced industry training valued.

Similar job titles

Inventory Clerk, Logistics Assistant, Logistics Technician

See other jobs in Inventory Management:
Allocations Specialist | Buyer | Cycle Counting Clerk | Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Supervisor | Customs Broker Import/Export | Inventory Manager | Logistics/Inventory Analyst
Materials Management Assistant | Quality Assurance Personnel