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Inventory specialists manage stock levels, track products, and ensure supply chain efficiency. Most positions qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when they require analytical skills, database management, or forecasting expertise. Bachelor's degrees in business, logistics, or industrial engineering typically meet specialty occupation requirements for visa sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Summary Description:
The Inventory Control Specialist is directly accountable for the accurate control of Refresco’s inventory. Techniques such as cycle counting and adjusting the inventory on a weekly basis, the elimination of production shortages, and the verification of inventory at any off-site locations will be aggressively pursued. This role also participates in all physical inventories, as well assists with the goods receipt function for the plant.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform cycle counts before and after production runs, as well as cycle counts for items on a predetermined SAP schedule.
- Ensure accurate postings of daily production in SAP and ensure process orders are closed in a timely and accurate manner. Reconcile finished goods production with inventory in SAP.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork and system input is completed for cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and monthly standard loss tracking.
- Maintain and organize the filing of all necessary documents pertaining to inventory, which includes but is not limited to BOLs, Manual BOLs, Cycle Count Adjustments, destruction order paperwork, Supplier Claim paperwork, Vendor Return paperwork, Shipping paperwork, etc.
- Trend and monitor inventory accuracy and standard loss factor variances.
- Complete all reporting for co-pack customers (pay at production process).
- Track and manage aging inventory using periodic data collection and reporting processes.
- Weekly review of corporate Hold Log.
- Compile, process and track destruction requests including final disposal transportation.
- Work with the Quality and Material Management departments to coordinate the final disposition of on-hold inventory; Ensure that all hold inventory is disposed of or sent back to suppliers in a timely manner.
- Coordinate Year End Physical Inventory process, properly documenting and validating accuracy of variance reconciliation.
- Adhere to the month end cutoff policy which includes validating that all receipts have been entered in SAP, inventory adjustments are finalized, system error COGI’s have been cleared, MB5T transfer transactions are clear and/or in current process, destruction orders and vendor holds are in good standing.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by Plant Controller.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and an attitude to excel at their work.
- Pay high attention to detail.
- Must be able to multi-task and function under tight deadlines in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Must comprehend and have demonstrated ability with high school level mathematical functions, with special emphasis on being able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, compute rates, ratios and percentages as well as draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to read and write clear correspondence (in English) and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other company employees.
- Proficiency with Computers, and MS Office (Word, Advanced Excel & Power Point).
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to apply creative problem solving techniques to work situations.
- Ability to make sound decisions when presented with problems and questions.
- Keep records, contacts, data and information in an organized and easily accessible manner.
Education and Experience:
- An Associate’s degree in Administration, Computer Science or Accounting preferred.
- Prior experience in Inventory Control (on-the-job training and experience may be substituted for this requirement).
- Prior experience using an ERP system preferably SAP.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Conditions:
- Physical: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
- Visual/Sensory: This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment: Work and environment are very repetitive.
- Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.
Travel Requirements:
- No travel requirements.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.
Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
- Well-being Benefit
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.
Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Make a Difference in YOUR Career!
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Summary Description:
The Inventory Control Specialist is directly accountable for the accurate control of Refresco’s inventory. Techniques such as cycle counting and adjusting the inventory on a weekly basis, the elimination of production shortages, and the verification of inventory at any off-site locations will be aggressively pursued. This role also participates in all physical inventories, as well assists with the goods receipt function for the plant.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform cycle counts before and after production runs, as well as cycle counts for items on a predetermined SAP schedule.
- Ensure accurate postings of daily production in SAP and ensure process orders are closed in a timely and accurate manner. Reconcile finished goods production with inventory in SAP.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork and system input is completed for cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and monthly standard loss tracking.
- Maintain and organize the filing of all necessary documents pertaining to inventory, which includes but is not limited to BOLs, Manual BOLs, Cycle Count Adjustments, destruction order paperwork, Supplier Claim paperwork, Vendor Return paperwork, Shipping paperwork, etc.
- Trend and monitor inventory accuracy and standard loss factor variances.
- Complete all reporting for co-pack customers (pay at production process).
- Track and manage aging inventory using periodic data collection and reporting processes.
- Weekly review of corporate Hold Log.
- Compile, process and track destruction requests including final disposal transportation.
- Work with the Quality and Material Management departments to coordinate the final disposition of on-hold inventory; Ensure that all hold inventory is disposed of or sent back to suppliers in a timely manner.
- Coordinate Year End Physical Inventory process, properly documenting and validating accuracy of variance reconciliation.
- Adhere to the month end cutoff policy which includes validating that all receipts have been entered in SAP, inventory adjustments are finalized, system error COGI’s have been cleared, MB5T transfer transactions are clear and/or in current process, destruction orders and vendor holds are in good standing.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by Plant Controller.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and an attitude to excel at their work.
- Pay high attention to detail.
- Must be able to multi-task and function under tight deadlines in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Must comprehend and have demonstrated ability with high school level mathematical functions, with special emphasis on being able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, compute rates, ratios and percentages as well as draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to read and write clear correspondence (in English) and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other company employees.
- Proficiency with Computers, and MS Office (Word, Advanced Excel & Power Point).
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to apply creative problem solving techniques to work situations.
- Ability to make sound decisions when presented with problems and questions.
- Keep records, contacts, data and information in an organized and easily accessible manner.
Education and Experience:
- An Associate’s degree in Administration, Computer Science or Accounting preferred.
- Prior experience in Inventory Control (on-the-job training and experience may be substituted for this requirement).
- Prior experience using an ERP system preferably SAP.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Conditions:
- Physical: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
- Visual/Sensory: This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment: Work and environment are very repetitive.
- Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.
Travel Requirements:
- No travel requirements.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.
Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
- Well-being Benefit
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.
Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Inventory Specialist
Target distribution and manufacturing companies
Large retailers, manufacturers, and logistics companies regularly sponsor inventory specialists. Companies like Amazon, Walmart, and UPS have established H-1B sponsorship processes for supply chain roles requiring analytical skills.
Emphasize data analysis and forecasting skills
Frame your role around demand planning, inventory optimization, and data modeling. USCIS views analytical inventory management as specialty occupation work requiring specialized knowledge and bachelor's-level education.
Highlight technology and system expertise
Experience with ERP systems, WMS software, or advanced Excel modeling strengthens H-1B petitions. Technical inventory management roles are more likely to meet specialty occupation requirements than basic stock counting.
Consider supply chain analyst positions instead
If basic inventory specialist roles don't qualify, target supply chain analyst or inventory planner positions. These titles typically involve forecasting and strategic planning that clearly meets H-1B specialty occupation standards.
Document your degree's relevance carefully
Business, operations research, industrial engineering, or supply chain management degrees work best. If your degree is in a different field, emphasize relevant coursework in statistics, operations management, or logistics.
Apply to companies with existing sponsorship programs
Check H-1B disclosure data for employers who've sponsored inventory or logistics roles before. Companies with established sponsorship processes are more likely to support visa applications for qualified candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do inventory specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Basic inventory specialist positions typically don't qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because they're considered non-specialty occupations. However, roles involving demand forecasting, inventory optimization, or complex data analysis can qualify if they require specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like business, logistics, or industrial engineering.
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as an inventory specialist?
Business administration, supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or operations research degrees work best. The key is showing your degree directly relates to the analytical and planning aspects of inventory management. General studies or unrelated degrees make H-1B approval significantly more difficult for these roles.
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for inventory specialists?
Large retailers, manufacturers, and logistics companies like Amazon, Walmart, FedEx, and UPS regularly sponsor H-1B visas for supply chain roles. Manufacturing companies in automotive, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods also sponsor inventory specialists who handle complex forecasting and optimization work requiring specialized skills.
What's the H-1B approval rate for inventory specialist positions?
Basic inventory roles have low approval rates because USCIS often challenges whether they're specialty occupations. However, positions titled as inventory analysts, demand planners, or supply chain specialists with clear analytical responsibilities have higher approval rates, especially when the employer can demonstrate the role requires specialized knowledge and education.
Can I get an E-3 visa for inventory specialist work as an Australian?
E-3 visas have the same specialty occupation requirements as H-1B visas. Basic inventory work typically doesn't qualify, but analytical inventory management roles involving forecasting, optimization, or strategic planning can qualify. The position must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the duties performed.
How to find Inventory Specialist jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Inventory Specialist jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to connect with warehousing, logistics, and retail companies that commonly sponsor H-1B and other work visas. Focus your search on large distribution centers, manufacturing firms, and e-commerce companies, as they frequently need inventory professionals and have established sponsorship programs to support international talent.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Inventory Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.