The Inventory Receiving Specialist oversees receiving operations, manages shipment verification, trains staff, maintains inventory records, and monitors KPIs for efficiency in logistics.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary:
The Inventory Receiving Specialist is responsible for overseeing all purchase order receiving activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in inbound logistics operations. This role leads the receiving team, manages PO verification processes, resolves discrepancies, and ensures inventory integrity within the warehouse management system.
What You Will Do:
* Oversee daily receiving operations and PO processing.
* Verify incoming shipments against approved purchase orders and packing slips.
* Assign daily workload and ensure productivity targets are met.
* Train staff on receiving procedures, documentation standards, and system usage.
* Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and storage of received items.
* Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and audits.
* Monitor KPIs such as receiving accuracy, turnaround time, and discrepancy rates
What We Expect of You:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Attention to detail.
* Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems.
* Proficiency with Office 365, MS Word/Excel
* Strong understanding of purchase order processes.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Time management and organizational skills.
* The ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure the team's efficiency is important.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a production-focused environment
* Demonstrated ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Stand, bend, lift, walk and carry products in any combination for up to 8 hours at a time.
* History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
* Comfort working in a warehouse environment which includes changes in temperature as the weather fluctuates, noise form conveyors and forklifts. Pay range: $16/HR - $22/HR depending on experience and skill set. Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary:
The Inventory Receiving Specialist is responsible for overseeing all purchase order receiving activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in inbound logistics operations. This role leads the receiving team, manages PO verification processes, resolves discrepancies, and ensures inventory integrity within the warehouse management system.
What You Will Do:
* Oversee daily receiving operations and PO processing.
* Verify incoming shipments against approved purchase orders and packing slips.
* Assign daily workload and ensure productivity targets are met.
* Train staff on receiving procedures, documentation standards, and system usage.
* Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and storage of received items.
* Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and audits.
* Monitor KPIs such as receiving accuracy, turnaround time, and discrepancy rates
What We Expect of You:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Attention to detail.
* Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems.
* Proficiency with Office 365, MS Word/Excel
* Strong understanding of purchase order processes.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Time management and organizational skills.
* The ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure the team's efficiency is important.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a production-focused environment
* Demonstrated ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Stand, bend, lift, walk and carry products in any combination for up to 8 hours at a time.
* History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
* Comfort working in a warehouse environment which includes changes in temperature as the weather fluctuates, noise form conveyors and forklifts. Pay range: $16/HR - $22/HR depending on experience and skill set. Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
625 W Adams St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
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