Inventory Control Specialist
About The Position
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for researching, analyzing, and resolving inventory discrepancies across warehouse operations and system transactions. This role involves monitoring inventory accuracy, investigating root causes of variances, and developing reports to support leadership decision-making. The specialist will also perform transactional audits, support cycle count programs, and collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements and best practices. Additionally, this position supports continuous improvement initiatives and handles special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Strong understanding of warehouse transaction flows and inventory movement processes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, formulas, filtering, and data analysis.
- Experience working with WMS and ERP systems required.
- Experience researching inventory discrepancies and performing root cause analysis.
- Ability to research inventory issues, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively.
- Ability to achieve K&N forklift certification.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in both individual and team settings.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and build effective working relationships across departments.
- Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Team player maintaining a customer focus, both internally and externally.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and professionalism in daily responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating reports, tracking metrics, and supporting operational decision-making preferred.
Responsibilities
- Researching, analyzing, and resolving inventory discrepancies across warehouse operations and system transactions.
- Monitoring inventory accuracy through analysis of K&N’s Business Management System (BMS) and operational reporting data while identifying recurring inventory and transaction issues.
- Investigating root causes of inventory variances related to receiving, putaway, replenishment, production support, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory adjustments.
- Developing and maintaining inventory reports, KPI tracking, trend analysis, and operational metrics to support leadership decision-making.
- Performing transactional audits, supporting cycle count programs, physical inventories, reconciliation activities, and warehouse investigations as needed.
- Partnering with Operations leadership to implement corrective actions, process improvements, and inventory control best practices.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve inventory-related issues and improve transaction accuracy.
- Creating and maintaining inventory tracking tools, required reports, documentation, and audit records.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, transaction integrity, and operational efficiency.
- Handling special projects and additional duties assigned by department leadership.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
