Entry Level Computer Science Research Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Launch Your Career in Supply Chain & Operations

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and interested in how products move through a business? We're looking for an Entry-Level Supply Chain & Inventory Specialist to join our Inventory Management team.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in supply chain, logistics, operations, inventory management, or manufacturing. You'll gain hands-on experience working with inventory systems, investigating discrepancies, supporting logistics operations, and partnering with teams across the company to keep products moving accurately and efficiently.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals, develop valuable operational and analytical skills, and gain exposure to inventory management, warehouse operations, purchasing, distribution, and business systems.

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What You'll Do

Inventory Accuracy & System Management

• Review and validate daily inventory transactions across multiple systems.
• Monitor inventory records and identify discrepancies, missing transactions, or data issues.
• Support inventory transfers, adjustments, and inventory movements between locations.
• Help ensure inventory systems accurately reflect operational activity.

Investigate & Resolve Inventory Issues

• Research receiving discrepancies such as shortages, overages, damages, and incorrect shipments.
• Follow established procedures to determine appropriate resolutions.
• Document findings, actions taken, and outcomes.
• Escalate complex or non-routine issues when necessary.

Support Inventory Counts & Audits

• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Research inventory variances and support reconciliation efforts.
• Maintain documentation needed for inventory reporting and audits.

Logistics & Cross-Functional Support

• Coordinate shipment information with third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Support inventory and order requests across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, and Distribution teams to resolve inventory-related issues.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Support inventory clean-up initiatives and system updates.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid work environment
• Career development opportunities within Supply Chain and Operations
• Exposure to inventory management, logistics, distribution, and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience with inventory and business systems
• Collaborative team environment with training and support
• Opportunity to build highly transferable skills in operations, analytics, and problem-solving

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Curious, analytical, and motivated to solve problems
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant internships, coursework, warehouse experience, manufacturing experience, retail operations experience, military logistics experience, or other transferable experience may be considered in lieu of direct inventory experience.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, inventory management systems, or business software is a plus but not required.

If you're looking for an opportunity to start and grow a career in supply chain and operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended periods of time, including, without limitation, in office settings.
• Computer use, with or without adaptable software