Inventory Control Coordinator

PHD, Inc • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, strengthening operational processes, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations at PHD, Inc. The position coordinates inventory control activities, maintains accurate inventory records and locations, analyzes discrepancies, and identifies opportunities to improve inventory management practices. It works closely with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Accounting, and other operational teams to ensure materials are accurately accounted for, properly located, and available to meet production requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and committed to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Success requires investigating why inventory discrepancies occur, implementing sustainable corrective actions, and helping establish processes that improve accuracy, accountability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with manufacturing inventory systems and material transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience with JD Edwards or a comparable manufacturing ERP system.
• Experience developing or improving inventory control processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience preparing inventory reports and analyzing operational performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the inventory cycle counting program, including count schedules, execution, variance investigations, and reporting.
• Monitor inventory transactions, quantities, and locations to ensure consistency between physical inventory and ERP records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with inventory specialists, production supervisors, and other departments to improve inventory accountability.
• Review and reconcile inventory adjustments, material movements, and transaction errors.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and support effective material storage and organization practices.
• Evaluate inventory management processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Develop, maintain, and improve inventory control procedures, work instructions, and standard operating practices.
• Identify recurring inventory issues and recommend process changes to address underlying causes.
• Establish and reinforce inventory control practices that promote accountability across manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing discrepancies, unnecessary material handling, and operational inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to implement sustainable inventory management solutions.
• Maintain accurate inventory information in the company's ERP system and review transactions and records for errors and inconsistencies.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, recurring discrepancies, and potential operational risks.
• Prepare and distribute inventory accuracy reports, cycle count results, and other performance metrics.
• Work with appropriate departments to investigate and resolve system-related inventory issues and support improvements to ERP processes, reporting, and data integrity.
• Investigate and reconcile work orders to ensure materials and components are properly issued and recorded.
• Establish and maintain inventory locations for new products, components, and materials.
• Review temporary staging locations and coordinate appropriate inventory handling and storage.
• Coordinate the return and restocking of components associated with canceled orders and returned goods.
• Review inventory for excess, obsolete, or slow-moving materials and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support inventory location optimization and storage capacity improvements based on operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, and other departments to resolve inventory-related issues affecting manufacturing operations.
• Support inventory control procedures that align with company quality standards and operational requirements.
• Review applicable product and engineering changes to help ensure inventory records and material identification remain accurate.
• Assist in identifying inventory-related quality concerns and coordinating corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support internal reviews, audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Promote consistent adherence to inventory control procedures throughout manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a resource for inventory-related questions, discrepancies, and process improvements.
• Communicate inventory performance, recurring issues, and corrective-action progress to appropriate stakeholders.
• Partner with Accounting to support inventory reconciliation and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing personnel to improve material accountability and transaction accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to employees responsible for inventory transactions and material movements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED