Warehouse Specialist

HL URIMAN is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Warehouse Specialist for our Union City plant. This hands-on role is central to our operational success — ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting import/export logistics and facility upkeep, and maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

Position Overview

• Title: Warehouse Specialist
• Department: SCM Planning Team
• Location: Union City, CA (33201 Dowe Ave, Union City, CA 94587)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Execute cycle counts, reconcile variances, submit accurate on-hand inventory quantities to the customer’s portal on a weekly basis, manage obsolete inventory, and handle purchasing of consumable materials.
• Import/Export & Customs: Process ISF submissions, review arrival notices and freight/shipping invoices, and coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers for timely clearance.
• Supplier & Customer Coordination: Manage part releases and purchase orders, verify and reconcile inbound quantities, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with domestic and international partners.
• Sourcing & Procurement: Identify and qualify new suppliers and negotiate unit pricing and terms to support cost competitiveness and reliable supply.
• Invoice & Accounting Coordination: Review vendor invoices, route them through the internal approval workflow, and coordinate with the Accounting team for timely processing.
• Packaging & Yard Coordination: Oversee pallet/dunnage inventory, coordinate trailer swaps, and monitor trailer dwell counts for customer reporting.
• Facility & Safety: Maintain docks and doors to keep operations running and the warehouse secure (including ensuring all doors are closed and locked at shutdown); manage Preventive Maintenance schedules for production equipment; and coordinate with external facility/property-management vendors on service scheduling and budgets.
• Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives and perform other duties as assigned to ensure business continuity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 2+ years of experience in SCM, logistics, warehouse, or inventory control.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Basic understanding of ERP or inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to communicate effectively in English across global stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a hands-on mindset — comfortable with physical, on-the-floor warehouse work.
• Flexible and adaptable; willing to take on a broad range of tasks beyond those formally listed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Physical ability to perform material-handling tasks — standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting/moving heavy objects (up to 60 lbs) throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Korean language proficiency.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• SCM, Logistics, Warehouse, or Inventory Control: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Korean (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Union City, CA 94587 (Required)

Work Location: In person