Inventory Control Specialist-Spare Parts
About The Position
The Inventory Control Specialist – Spare Parts controls and maintains spare parts inventory in support of manufacturing operations, ensuring established inventory levels are maintained for operational effectiveness, accuracy, and parts availability. The role is based at Del Conca USA’s manufacturing facility in Loudon, Tennessee, and is scheduled for the day shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, verifying, identifying, storing, and recording parts and supplies; checking deliveries against packing slips and purchase orders; fulfilling parts requests and arranging special-request items; maintaining inventory records in designated software; conducting physical counts; operating forklifts; and interacting with vendors about pricing, orders, deliveries, and discrepancies. The position also includes picking up parts from vendors in a company truck, reporting shortages and issues to a supervisor, maintaining a clean and safe workplace, following OSHA and company safety requirements, and working with EHS to monitor safety equipment compliance. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience is considered.
- At least 2 years of inventory control experience required.
- Familiarity with automated inventory systems and computer-based programs.
- Experience with data entry and recordkeeping on PC-based systems.
- Ability to use computers and inventory software to perform job duties.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
- Ability to consistently lift and move objects up to 50 pounds, with heavier weights required at times.
- Clean driving record required.
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles, including receiving, storage, tracking, and cycle counting.
- Ability to accurately verify parts, quantities, documentation, and system entries.
- Ability to organize inventory, prioritize tasks, and manage time to meet operational needs.
- Ability to identify inventory discrepancies, shortages, or errors and take appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
- Clear communication with supervisors, maintenance teams, and vendors regarding parts needs and issues.
- Ability to work professionally with suppliers on pricing, delivery timelines, and order discrepancies.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative to maintain proper inventory levels.
- Ability to adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
- Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to hear and interpret alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.
- Must wear required PPE, including safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, and steel- or composite-toe safety shoes.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
- SAP experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, verify, identify, store, and record parts and supplies inventory.
- Verify received orders against packing slips and original purchase orders.
- Store received goods according to established inventory procedures.
- Fill parts requests by reviewing requisitions, locating and retrieving inventory, and ordering special-request items as needed.
- Maintain and update the parts database by entering additions, deletions, and corrections in designated inventory software.
- Conduct physical inventory counts to verify accuracy.
- Operate forklift trucks to store inventory and deliver goods to operating departments, offices, and work areas.
- Interact with vendors regarding pricing, order status, delivery issues, and discrepancies.
- Pick up parts from vendors using a company truck.
- Notify the supervisor of inventory shortages, discrepancies, or parts-related issues.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company standards and legal regulations.
- Comply with OSHA and company safety requirements.
- Work with EHS to monitor safety equipment for compliance with OSHA standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
