Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator

Construction Forms Inc•Port Washington, WI

About The Position

The Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator supports inventory accuracy and daily production readiness. The role leads routine cycle count execution, investigates inventory discrepancies, and performs defined planning-support activities, including running planner workbenches, firming approved jobs, preparing job packets, and releasing work to the shop floor. It is a hands-on development role connecting accurate inventory, disciplined ERP transactions, and timely shop-floor execution. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM, with flexibility for a second-shift schedule. The role is a four 10-hour split shift intended to accommodate evening planner runs and support timely job release after most orders have been entered for the day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in manufacturing, material handling, inventory control, production support, or a related environment.
Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, units of measure, and accurate part counting.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn ERP workbenches, reports, and transaction processes.
Ability to read part numbers, job documentation, bills of material, and basic production information.
Ability to safely operate or become qualified to operate a forklift and RF scanning equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Safety orientation, accuracy and attention to detail, attendance and reliability, problem-solving and root-cause thinking, organization and follow-through, clear communication and appropriate escalation, and adaptability and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, production control, or job packet preparation.
Experience working in a manufacturing ERP system; Syteline / Infor CSI experience is a plus.
Understanding of raw material, work-in-process, finished goods, backflushing, inventory locations, and bills of material.
Forklift experience and familiarity with a high-mix manufacturing environment.
Basic Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Complete daily ERP-generated cycle counts for raw material, work-in-process, purchased components, and finished goods.
Verify stock locations, perform physical counts, record results, and process approved cycle count transactions in the ERP system.
Review variance reports, recount items above established thresholds, and escalate discrepancies for approval.
Investigate inventory variances, identify likely root causes, and support corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
Locate missing or misplaced inventory, correct location issues through approved processes, and help maintain accurate bin and stock locations.
Support physical inventory activities, inventory audits, obsolete-material reviews, and inventory-accuracy reporting.
Run assigned planner workbenches and review system messages, exceptions, shortages, and due-date requirements.
Firm planned jobs and release work only within established rules, priorities, and approval limits.
Print, assemble, and stuff job packets; verify required travelers, drawings, material lists, and supporting documents are complete.
Deliver released job packets to appropriate shop-floor areas and communicate priority or documentation issues to Planning and Operations.
Review dispatch lists and assist with routine updates, job-status follow-up, shortage identification, and schedule maintenance.
Perform ERP data entry and routine planning administration, including maintaining notes, reports, and supporting records.
Escalate capacity conflicts, material shortages, engineering or documentation issues, and schedule exceptions rather than making unsupported priority changes.
Work with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Accounting, Engineering, and Material Handling to resolve routine execution issues.
Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely when locating, counting, or moving inventory.
Maintain an organized work area and follow safety, quality, and ERP transaction procedures.
Provide recommendations for process improvement and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision options
HSA, FSA, and DCSA options
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance
In-house Care Coach
Employee Assistance Program
Telehealth Program, including mental health and dermatology
Pet insurance
Identity theft insurance
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
401(k) with a generous company match
Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses program
Costco membership discount
Employee apparel
Employee events, including Hot Dog Days, a summer picnic, and appreciation luncheons
Paid time off
Expanded personal/sick time
Eight paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Youth and State Apprentice Programs