An electrical inventory specialist keeps wire, breakers, devices and job equipment counted, ordered and on the right shelf or van. They track special orders like generators and EV chargers to each install date, and charge every reel and box to the job that used it.
By the HireBus team · Updated · Pay data: BLS, May 2025
Median pay, electrical contractors · BLS, May 2025
Responsible for managing electrical inventory with precision and efficiency to support field operations and service delivery. Ensures consistent stock levels, timely ordering, and accurate records to meet ongoing project demands. Plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency while reducing stock discrepancies and waste. Contributes to the overall success of the company by optimizing inventory flow and minimizing downtime.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Orders stock and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations within the electrical division.
Records all material transactions accurately in inventory management systems.
Monitors inventory levels daily and coordinates with vendors for timely replenishment.
Collaborates with field technicians and project managers to forecast material needs.
Implements procedures to reduce inventory variances and prevent stock shortages.
3. Key Tasks / Daily Activities
Check and update inventory levels at the beginning and end of each shift.
Process purchase orders and verify delivery of electrical materials.
Communicate with suppliers and service providers regarding stock inquiries and order status.
Audit inventory records to ensure consistency with physical counts.
Maintain organized storage areas and ensure compliant handling of electrical components.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory Accuracy: Achieve a documented accuracy rate of 98% or higher.
Stock Turnover Rate: Maintain a minimum turnover rate of 8 cycles per year.
Order Fulfillment Speed: Ensure 95% of orders are processed within a 24-hour window.
Discrepancy Reduction: Reduce inventory discrepancies by 10% annually.
5. Required Qualifications and Skills
High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in inventory management preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in inventory control or a related role in the electrical or home services industry.
Proficient in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Effective communicator with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
6. Preferred Experience
Experience working in the electrical, home services, or similar technical industries.
Background in an environment with high inventory turnover and strict regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with just-in-time inventory practices and lean management principles.
Previous exposure to vendor relationship management and procurement processes.
7. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.
Frequent standing, bending, and walking in a warehouse environment.
Exposure to temperature variations in storage areas and outdoor delivery zones.
Occasional use of forklifts or pallet jacks with proper training.
8. Work Environment and Schedule
Standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; potential overtime during peak periods.
Minimal travel required between storage facilities and vendor locations.
Regular interaction with team members in a warehouse setting and office environment.
On-call support may be required to address urgent inventory issues.
9. Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate ranging between $18 - $24 per hour based on experience.
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses aligned with inventory efficiency metrics.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Participation in the company 401k plan with employer matching contributions.
Additional fringe benefits such as paid time off, sick leave, and professional development opportunities.
10. Company Culture and Overview
We foster a growth-oriented and inclusive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
Our culture values teamwork, innovation, and integrity, ensuring that every team member can thrive.
We celebrate diverse perspectives and encourage creative solutions to meet customer needs.
Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to excellence and making a positive impact in the home services industry.
11. How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of a growth-oriented company focused on customer satisfaction, please send your resume to [INSERT EMAIL HERE] or apply online at [INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE].
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An electrical stockroom has its own quirks. Small parts fit only certain panels, wire is bought by the reel but used by the foot, and the biggest items are bought one job at a time.
Breakers have to match the panel
Each breaker is listed for use in specific panels. Square D, for example, says its QO and Homeline load centers are listed to accept only Square D breakers, and that Homeline breakers are listed only for Homeline load centers. So van stock follows the panels your electricians open most, in standard, AFCI and GFCI versions. The wrong breaker on the van means a second trip. Source: Schneider Electric FAQ: Homeline breakers in other load centers.
Wire comes by the reel and leaves by the foot
Electricians cut what they need from a reel, so the shelves fill with partial reels. The specialist sets one way to count them and uses it every time. Copper is worth stealing, so each reel is signed out to a van and counted again when it comes home. A reel that empties faster than its jobs explain gets a closer look.
Big equipment is bought one job at a time
Standby generators, transfer switches, EV chargers and panels for service upgrades are usually ordered for a specific job. The specialist checks each ship date against the install date, inspects boxes for freight damage when they arrive, and records model and serial numbers for the warranty. A generator that shows up late or dented holds up the crew, the gas hookup and the inspection.
Every reel and box gets a job number
New homes, remodels and upgrades are priced job by job, so material has to land on the right one. The specialist records what each crew pulls for a house or a remodel, credits what comes back, and flags jobs that used far more than the estimate. Project managers use those numbers to price the next builder contract.
How much electrical inventory specialists make
The closest BLS group for electrical inventory specialists is shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks who work for electrical contractors earned a median of $24.00 an hour ($49,920 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s above the $45,260 median for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in all industries. About 2,310 of the 816,870 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in that survey work for electrical contractors.
Hourly plus overtime fits the template's pay line. Some contractors add a count-accuracy or shrink bonus.
Electrical contractors
$49,920$49,920 median Middle half $41,420–$60,620 10th–90th $36,050–$74,070
All industries
$45,260$45,260 median Middle half $38,200–$51,570 10th–90th $34,650–$62,190
$20k$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k
10th–90th percentileMiddle halfMedianAnnual pay, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Annual pay by percentile
Group
10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
Electrical contractors
$36,050
$41,420
$49,920
$60,620
$74,070
All industries
$34,650
$38,200
$45,260
$51,570
$62,190
BLS reports residential and commercial electrical contractors together. Post a real range for your market in the ad.
The pay line in the template above is an example from our Role Blueprint. Set yours from these figures and what local companies pay.
Skills to hire for, and what you can teach
Hire for these
Counts carefully and keeps records that match the shelf
Reads catalog numbers closely, down to the last letter
Chases supply houses until each order has a confirmed ship date
Quick with a barcode scanner, spreadsheets and inventory programs
Asks why when a crew's material doesn't match its job
Teach these on the job
Breaker types and which panels they fit
Wire and cable types, sizes and your partial-reel count
Minimum and maximum levels for each van and shelf bin
Your supply house accounts, cutoffs and return windows
Generator and EV charger model lines and warranty registration
Stock is tracked in a separate inventory system or in the stock side of the service software. The specialist also uses a barcode scanner, a scale for weighing partial reels, and the online ordering portals of supply houses such as Graybar, CED or City Electric Supply.
Measure these monthly. The template's figures are a starting guess; build real targets once you have a season of counts, vans included.
Inventory Accuracy
Counted quantity against system records, item by item, from rotating counts of shelves and vans. Give breakers and wire separate lines, since small misses on either add up fast.
Stock Turnover Rate
Cost of material used over a year divided by the average value on hand, from your inventory reports. Track special-order equipment apart from shelf stock, so one late generator doesn't skew it.
Order Fulfillment Speed
Time from a crew's or project manager's material request to the order being placed or the material being ready, from time stamps in your system. Look at the slowest requests every Friday and find the cause.
Discrepancy Reduction
Total value of count variances each month, compared with a year ago. List the causes, such as unlogged pulls or receiving errors, and track which fixes shrink them.
Career path
Supply house counter associateLearns electrical parts, catalog numbers and how contractors order.
Inventory specialistKeeps counts, orders, special orders and van stock right.
Warehouse managerRuns the warehouse team, staging and supplier accounts.
Purchasing managerBuys all the company's material and negotiates pricing with supply houses.
Does an electrical inventory specialist need trade experience?
No license is needed, since the job involves no electrical work. What matters is knowing the parts. Someone from an electrical supply house counter already reads catalog numbers and knows a breaker only goes in the panels it is listed for. A strong hire from general warehouse work can learn that, but have a lead electrician check their orders until they know your breaker lines.
How much does an electrical inventory specialist make?
Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks who work for electrical contractors earned a median of $24.00 an hour ($49,920 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $41,420 and $60,620 a year. Pay also depends on your local market, experience and overtime.
How do you count partial reels of wire?
One way is to weigh it. Subtract the empty reel's weight, then divide by the cable's weight per foot from the maker's spec sheet. Another is to measure what's left when the reel comes back. Log the count the day the reel returns, so the system matches the shelf before the next crew pulls from it.
Who should be allowed to take material from the stockroom?
Anyone who logs it to a job. Set one simple rule: nothing leaves without a job number, scanned or written down. For after-hours pulls, give crew leads a sign-out sheet or a locked cage with a log. The specialist checks the log each morning and chases anything without a job.
Should every electrical van carry the same stock?
No. A service van needs breakers for many panel lines, plus devices, fittings and fuses for repair calls. A new-construction van carries rough-in material for the houses that crew is wiring. Set a stock list for each van type, then adjust it from what each van really uses.
Who orders material for builder houses, the inventory specialist or the project manager?
Split it in writing. The project manager handles the takeoff for each house and the date it's needed. The specialist turns that into supply house orders, confirms ship dates, receives the material and stages it. When both people order, you get doubles on the shelf. When each thinks the other did it, a rough-in crew stands around waiting.
