IT Inventory Specialist (Manchester, CT) Job Listing at Bob's Discount Furniture in Manchester, CT (Job ID R-28599)

Description

The IT Inventory Specialist will collaborate with a tight-knit team focused on procurement and asset management. This is an in-person, full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, no overtime required) based in Manchester, CT.

What You'll Bring to Bob's
At Bob's Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success in this role is driven by a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, behavioral and leadership skills, and customer focus. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leveraging your skills to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Skills for Success
To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate strengths in the following skill areas:

Core Competencies & Expertise

• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences across all organizational levels
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently and within a team environment
• Exceptional problem-solving, teamwork, and time management skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, applications, and processes
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and contribute to team success
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Experience with inventory management or similar (1–2 years preferred)
• Create and send purchase orders for hardware, software, and services
• Maintain shipping and receiving records and ensure adequate stock levels
• Assist with shipping, resolve accounts payable issues, and support device management processes
• Create and maintain documentation for new and updated processes
• Issue RFQs, RFPs, or bids and track assets using asset management software
• Conduct and document periodic asset audits
• Deploy base images onto new laptops
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement and asset management processes

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of supply chain or procurement processes in an IT environment
• Vendor relations experience
• Familiarity with SAP
• Experience using asset tracking or ticketing platforms

Who We Are
At Bob's, we have fun, we love what we do, and we're growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 190 stores, we're committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

How We Will Support Your Success
We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob's, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
• Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
• And so much more!

Our Culture & Core Values
At Bob's, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven work environment. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. We're not just a workplace; we're a team that supports and celebrates each other!

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in inventory management or a similar role

Physical Demands

• Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the office
• Move objects up to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations
• Stand or sit continuously to perform job functions

Diversity is a Core Value at Bob's
At Bob's Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you're shopping with us or a part of the Bob's team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.

We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@mybobs.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquistionteam@mybobs.com.  This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.