
Inventory Specialist
Required skills
- spare parts inventory
- production needs
- maintenance parts
- production parts
- approved suppliers
- stock levels
- spending budgets
- purchasing records
- purchase orders
- receipts
Nice to have
- SAP
- ERP system
- purchasing processes
- supplier coordination
- standardized work instructions
- safe work practices
Role summary
Pregis is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage the daily spare parts inventory system for machine production. This role involves purchasing parts, monitoring budgets, maintaining accurate purchasing records, investigating discrepancies, managing cycle counts, and tracking inventory movement. The specialist will also utilize forklifts, ensure a clean work area, and attend required training. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred. Prior knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems and purchasing processes is beneficial. This is a full-time, hourly position with overtime expected.
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Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist
Classification: Hourly
Reports To: Inventory Control Supervisor
Department: Inventory Control
Summary of Job
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for daily management of Pregis’ spare parts inventory system for machine production and other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Maintain adequate spare parts inventory levels to meet production needs.
- Purchase inventory, maintenance, and production parts as required, coordinating with approved suppliers to support operational needs and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Monitor and maintain spending budgets for parts and inventory purchases, track expenditures against approved budgets, and communicate budget variances or purchasing concerns to the Maintenance Planner.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and supporting documentation, in accordance with company requirements.
- Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories.
- Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis.
- Track incoming and outgoing spare parts inventory.
- Collect and store incoming parts in defined locations.
- Maintain count accuracy (digital and physical counting).
- Dispose of obsolete parts inventory as directed.
- Provide inventory items such as parts to maintenance to maintain equipment and production uptime.
- Utilize Forklifts to safely store and move parts.
- Keep the work area clean and clear of scrap material.
- Attend meetings and completes safety training as required.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
- Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
- Promote positive teamwork culture.
- Functional expert.
- Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
- Working knowledge of purchasing processes, purchase orders, and supplier coordination.
- Ability to track spending, maintain purchasing records, and monitor expenditures against established budgets.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Environment
- Exposure to moving equipment
- Inside work
- Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Humidity may exceed 80%
- Noise may exceed 85dB+
Physical Characteristics
- Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 30 lbs)
- Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed
Position Type
- Full time
- Overtime expected per business demand
Compensation
- $28.00/hour
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 5 years manufacturing preferred
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