Inventory Control Spec I (1st Shift)

Austin TX • Manor, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist I manages inventory programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with corporate objectives. The role oversees inventory analysis, cycle count programs, and reporting; identifies opportunities to improve inventory turns and optimize purchasing strategies; and supports product transfers, variance reconciliation, and process improvements to maintain operational excellence. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and work is performed primarily in a standard office environment during standard office hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of inventory analyst experience.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, procedures, and standards.
• Strong presentation skills at all levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong Excel and Access skills.
• Working knowledge of an MRP/ERP system.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across organizational levels and between sites.
• Ability to stand and sit for sustained periods, move arms, hands, and fingers, lift up to 25 lbs., and lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
• Wear personal protective equipment where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification preferred.
• Cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing experience as a scheduler or planner is a plus.
• Experience with the Visual MRP/ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory programs, including inventory estimates and analyses, metrics maintenance, reporting to management, and resolution of inventory issues.
• Proactively increase turns by customer product and meet corporate goals.
• Recommend purchasing strategies, inventory disposition, and inventory management approaches.
• Monitor purchase orders at a macro level for over-commits, cancellations, and push-outs.
• Manage the cycle count program, reconciliation, metrics, and outside audits.
• Control engineering change notices (ECNs) and follow up on disposition of affected material.
• Conduct final review and reconciliation of work order variances and closure.
• Coordinate product transfers to other company manufacturing sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level