diff --git a/inventory/static/js/dropdown.js b/inventory/static/js/dropdown.js
index 2871b09..54c3754 100644
--- a/inventory/static/js/dropdown.js
+++ b/inventory/static/js/dropdown.js
@@ -38,6 +38,10 @@ const DropdownWidget = (() => {
             const availableHeight = menuHeight - inputHeight;
 
             dropdownContent.style.maxHeight = `${availableHeight}px`;
+
+            setTimeout(() => {
+                searchInput.focus();
+            }, 1);
         });
     });