Inventory Control Specialist

Cynet Systems•Camden, NJ

17d

About The Position

Responsible for planning, controlling, and managing inventory control, shipping and receiving, storage, and traffic analysis for materials or finished goods across sales warehouses, distribution centers, and factory mixing points. The role supports sales and distribution demand by analyzing inventory levels, positioning, planned production, and sales forecasts; overseeing stock liquidation and transfers; and initiating immediate action when items are out of stock. Ensures materials are received from proper vendors, delivered to inventory and finished goods, packaged according to specifications, and shipped on time. Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and products are shipped according to marketing schedules. Coordinates and consolidates domestic and international systems supporting shipments. May analyze organizational and customer needs, transportation methods, and carrier costs and performance to identify efficient transportation options. Interprets shipping laws, rules, and regulations and prepares applications for import/export control certifications and licenses. Supports manufacturing operations through accurate inventory control, timely material flow, and shipping and receiving compliance. The work involves daily transactions and activity in a manufacturing warehouse and stockroom, including inventory movement and transaction processing. The contractor will have a cubicle area.

Requirements

High school diploma required; equivalent experience accepted.
SAP experience.
Experience with a manufacturing inventory system such as Oracle or similar.
Proficient knowledge of the job area and practical knowledge of project management.
Ability to communicate with contacts inside and outside the department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Ability to recommend enhancements to systems and processes.
Ability to work toward operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Responsibilities

Plan, control, and manage inventory control, shipping and receiving, storage, and traffic analysis activities.
Analyze inventory levels, inventory positioning, planned production, and sales forecasts.
Oversee liquidation and transfer of stock based on cost, age, and demand.
Initiate immediate actions in out-of-stock situations.
Ensure materials are received from proper vendors, delivered to inventory and finished goods, packaged to specifications, and shipped in a timely manner.
Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and products are shipped according to marketing schedules.
Coordinate and consolidate domestic and international systems to support shipments.
Establish and modify operational methods and procedures.
Analyze organizational and customer needs and transportation methods, and audit carrier costs and performance to select efficient transportation options, as needed.
Interpret shipping laws, rules, and regulations and prepare applications for import/export control certifications and licenses.
Support manufacturing operations by maintaining accurate inventory control, timely material flow, and shipping and receiving compliance.