Inventory Control Specialist
Required skills
- inventory accuracy
- transaction integrity
- inventory control
- cycle count
- inventory discrepancies
- ERP
- WMS
- inventory records
- inventory levels
- excess inventory
Role summary
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy and integrity within warehouse and manufacturing operations. This role involves managing daily inventory activities, overseeing cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate inventory records in ERP/WMS systems. The specialist will also lead process improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and material flow, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Finance to support operational objectives and month-end closing. The position reports to the Logistics Manager.
Summary: The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, transaction integrity, and inventory control processes within the warehouse and manufacturing operation. This role coordinates cycle count programs, investigates inventory discrepancies, and ensures inventory records accurately reflect physical stock. The Inventory Control Specialist collaborates with production, purchasing, logistics, and finance teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and support operational objectives. This position with report to the Logistics Manager
Essential Functions of the Job: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following:
Inventory Management
- Supervise daily inventory control activities and inventory personnel.
- Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/WMS system.
- Monitor inventory transactions including receipts, transfers, issues, returns, and adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and company policies.
- Review inventory levels and identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
Cycle Counting & Audits
- Develop and manage cycle count schedules.
- Conduct and oversee physical inventories and annual inventory audits.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes.
- Implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
- Maintain inventory accuracy targets and reporting metrics.
- Train others on cycle count process and inventory control
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and warehouse efficiency.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and material flow.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and Finance teams.
- Support inventory reconciliation and month-end closing activities.
- Coordinate disposition of nonconforming, obsolete, or excess materials.
Recommended Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or minimum five years related experience; or combination of education and related experience.
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