Inventory Auditor

Why join us?

Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be—spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for maintaining and monitoring inventory accuracy within the raw materials warehouse and work-in-process (WIP) areas. Performs daily cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations to ensure inventory integrity. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves inventory variances by determining root causes and implementing corrective actions. Ensures inventory databases and systems accurately reflect material transactions and inventory levels to support manufacturing and business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily cycle counts, inventory audits, and physical inventory verifications to ensure inventory accuracy. (The majority of time will be spent counting, verifying, and reconciling inventory.)

• Analyze inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Research, investigate, and resolve inventory variances involving raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of work orders, material transfers, transport requests, deviations, inventory adjustments, and other inventory-related transactions.

• Interact and communicate effectively with warehouse personnel, production teams, schedulers, team leaders, procurement staff, receiving personnel, and other cross-functional departments regarding inventory issues and resolutions.

• Research and correct inventory records reported by production, receiving, or warehouse personnel, including verification of packing slips, receipts, and transaction documentation.

• Monitor and maintain inventory data integrity within inventory management and enterprise systems.

• Generate inventory reports and provide database information to support plant performance goals and operational decision-making.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory control, process efficiency, and operational excellence.

• Maintain compliance with company policies, inventory control procedures, and safety standards.

• Support physical inventory activities and special inventory projects as needed.

• Assist with training and reinforcing inventory control best practices.

• Participate in audits and provide documentation or information as required.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency.

• Relevant inventory control, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Good mathematical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to perform inventory transactions and reconciliations with a high degree of precision and minimal errors.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify inventory issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.

• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and material flow within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with inventory management systems, ERP systems, and computer applications (e.g., BaaN, Mainframe, Maximo, Microsoft Office, or similar systems).

• Ability to effectively use office automation, communication tools, and software applications in a professional environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

• Demonstrated sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to meeting deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to obtain certification to operate material handling equipment.

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be physically capable of handling, moving, and verifying materials as required to conduct inventory counts.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].