Inventory Specialist 1 (12048)
Vancouver, Washington - Added Aug 20th, 2026
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Inventory Specialist – Automotive/Truck/Parts
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is looking for an Inventory Specialist for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role, you will support fleet operations by identifying, sourcing, receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking vehicle and equipment parts, materials, tools, and supplies. You will also provide hands-on support with inventory management, local vendor pickups, parts research, and customer service to help ensure fleet maintenance teams have the materials and equipment needed to operate safely and efficiently.
This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
Pay Range: $30.00 – 32.00/hr., DOE
Location: Vancouver, Washington – 100% ONSITE
Key Responsibilities for Inventory Specialist:
Requirements for Inventory Specialist:
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
KG/#14310
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is looking for an Inventory Specialist for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role, you will support fleet operations by identifying, sourcing, receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking vehicle and equipment parts, materials, tools, and supplies. You will also provide hands-on support with inventory management, local vendor pickups, parts research, and customer service to help ensure fleet maintenance teams have the materials and equipment needed to operate safely and efficiently.
This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
Pay Range: $30.00 – 32.00/hr., DOE
Location: Vancouver, Washington – 100% ONSITE
Key Responsibilities for Inventory Specialist:
- Support parts and material needs for a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment, including electric vehicles, construction equipment, line trucks, and aerial devices.
- Research and source OEM and aftermarket parts using VINs, serial numbers, equipment information, and other available resources.
- Coordinate with mechanics, vendors, and suppliers to place and track orders, resolve delays, process returns and credits, and manage warranty and core-return items.
- Receive, inspect, verify, stage, organize, and maintain incoming parts, materials, tools, and equipment while identifying shortages or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and an organized, labeled, secure, and safe stockroom environment.
- Issue parts and materials to internal customers and provide responsive customer service regarding parts availability, orders, and requests.
- Perform data entry, inventory tracking, parts research, and related administrative activities to maintain accurate records.
- Pick up parts and materials from local vendors, manufacturers, warehouses, and retail locations as needed.
- Pick up and deliver fleet vehicles between internal locations and external vendors for service, maintenance, or equipment installation.
- Assist with annual and periodic inventory activities at maintenance locations throughout the service area.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to improve inventory, ordering, and parts management processes.
Requirements for Inventory Specialist:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- 6+ months of supply chain/logistics experience with an applicable bachelor’s degree, 2+ years with an applicable associate’s degree, or 4+ years of experience without an applicable degree.
- 3+ years of automotive warehouse or fleet parts experience, including OEM and aftermarket parts identification, sourcing, and inventory support.
- Experience researching parts using VINs, serial numbers, electronic parts catalogs, and equipment information.
- Experience supporting fleet maintenance operations, including vendor coordination, parts ordering, inventory systems, and direct customer or mechanic support.
- Knowledge of shop safety regulations and emergency procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience supporting fleet maintenance organizations, automotive or heavy-duty truck dealerships, construction or agricultural equipment, utility fleets, or municipal/public fleets.
- Experience providing direct parts support to mechanics or maintenance technicians.
- Experience with Asset Suite or another Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
KG/#14310
Job ID: 14310