Inventory Control Specialist III (Team Lead) - 1st Shift

Generac Power Systems•Richfield, WI

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist III tracks inventory and stock changes in a distribution setting, ensuring part quantities are accurate and raw goods are stored in the locations designated by the inventory system. The role may also help inspect shipments, maintain records, adjust discrepancies, and support warehouse continuous-improvement efforts. Working inside the warehouse, the specialist tracks items, parts, and products and works with management to recommend improvements. At the Specialist III level, the role includes the responsibilities of Inventory Control Specialist I and II, along with planning and communicating daily work plans to the team, working across multiple warehouse or plant areas, and setting up and controlling master data in SAP. The position reports to a Production Supervisor, Materials Supervisor, or Distribution Supervisor and has some degree of autonomy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or comparable work environment involving inventory control.
Understand cycle-count methodology and perform counts and adjustments in SAP as needed.
Basic computer knowledge, including the ability to send emails to other plants.
Ability to operate equipment safely and work independently and efficiently.
Strong organizational skills and problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to use SAP to process action reports as directed by a supervisor.
Ability to create and process STOs.
Ability to use a barcode scanner, computer, and/or RF tool to perform tasks.
Understand and perform the E&O process.
Ability to lead projects with a small team.
Ability to plan and communicate daily plans to a team, work across multiple warehouse or plant areas, and set up and control master data in SAP.
Ability to fill in for the Lead when necessary and willingness to assist other teams onsite and remotely.
Physical ability to regularly stand and walk, talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate objects or controls; occasionally stoop, bend, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 25–50 pounds. The work also involves periods of sitting, close vision, and adjusting focus for computer-based work.
Occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge and skills are listed by Inventory Control Specialist level, including cycle-count methodology, SAP, equipment operation, inventory reporting, STOs, the E&O process, and small-team project leadership.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate and become proficient in driving power equipment.
Look up products in the warehouse and identify missing inventory.
Research where missing inventory may be located and correct system errors.
Perform dynamic cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
Use a barcode scanner, computer, and/or radio frequency (RF) tool to enter and adjust items in the inventory database.
Monitor daily inventory changes using the inventory or warehouse management system.
Research and correct inventory errors; audit warehouse locations and correct record defects.
Present dashboards, metrics, and KPIs.
Plan and communicate daily plans to the team.
Work in multiple areas of the warehouse or plant.
Set up and control master data in SAP.
Fill in for the Lead when necessary and assist other teams onsite and remotely.
May assist with inspecting shipments, maintaining records, adjusting discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Work with management to make recommendations for improvement.