Inventory Control Associate

Middleby • Essex Junction, VT

70d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Associate plays a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records, managing work orders, and supporting production flow. This position ensures materials are tracked, recorded, and available when needed, while working closely with production and logistics teams to keep operations running efficiently.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience using Microsoft Office; Excel proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team-player with a professional attitude and positive mindset.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in inventory control, especially in manufacturing, is preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of commercial oven manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and release upcoming work orders; distribute them to the appropriate leads.
• Adjust work order planning by adding or removing work orders as needed.
• Maintain accurate system data, including part locations and quantities.
• Enter daily scrap tickets into the system.
• Review negative inventory reports daily and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile inventory variances.
• Track inventory transactions, report discrepancies, and support root cause investigations.
• Recommend process improvements for inventory control procedures.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to ensure seamless inventory flow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Health, dental and vision plans
• 401k and ROTH with company match
• Life insurance
• Short term and long-term disability
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees