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title: Inventory Specialist at The Chautauqua Center
description: The Chautauqua Center is hiring for the Inventory Specialist role in Jamestown,
  NY. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z
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| **Company** | The Chautauqua Center |
| **Location** | Jamestown, NY |
| **Salary** | $17.5/hr - $20.79/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 16, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for The Chautauqua Center.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for The Chautauqua Center.

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## Description

**Department: Finance**

**Reporting Manager: Finance Director**

**Position Status: Full Time**

**FLSA Level: Hourly**

**Revised: 10/15/2026**

**Position Summary:** An inventory specialist oversees the receiving, storing, tracking, and distributing of a company's products and supplies to prevent stock outs and overstock. This position does travel between Jamestown NY and Dunkirk NY. The main office for this position can be either Jamestown or Dunkirk NY.

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**

- None

**Essential Functions/Responsibilities of the Position:**

- Track item movement into and out of storage, update digital records, and maintain clean warehouse or backroom areas.
- Unload, scan, and inspect incoming shipments, verify packing slips against purchase orders, and audit inventory counts.
- Monitor stock thresholds and place restock orders with vendors to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Multiple site inventory review and validation.
- Work closely with the purchasing agent and be a back up to purchasing agent.
- File claims for damaged, missing, or incorrect goods, monitor shrinkage, and manage obsolete or expired items.
- Use inventory management software Trivalence and any other system being used,follow safety or industry-specific regulation
- Help evaluate the selection and shipping process and work to improve efficiency
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends.
- Help with Negotiating vendor contracts in order to maximize profit

- Other duties as assigned.

**Position Qualifications:**

**EDUCATION:** High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business is often preferred

**EXPERIENCE (Years & Certifications)**: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in warehousing, stock control, or retail inventory management preferred but not required.

**SKILLS:** Proficiency in inventory software and Microsoft Excel, strong numerical and organizational abilities, and physical stamina (frequently requiring standing, walking, and lifting 30 to 75+ lbs)
## Skills

- Material Handling
- Inventory Control
- Warehousing
- Microsoft Excel
- Physical Stamina
- Purchasing
- Logistics
- Purchase Order Management
- Supply Chain
- Auditing
- Inventory Management
- Organizational Skills
- Packing Slips

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