Inventory Control Specialist

HANWHA POWER HOUSTON INC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist at Hanwha Power Systems Americas oversees mission-critical turbomachinery parts and equipment. The role maintains real-time inventory accuracy, manages critical-part stocking for domestic and international shipments, and supports shipment preparation and fulfillment for domestic and global customers.

The position coordinates the receipt and storage of spare parts at the Houston Service facility, validates received materials against shipping documents, maintains inventory reports, and prepares replenishment requisitions. It also oversees packing and labeling of turbomachinery components, schedules and dispatches carriers, and ensures fulfillment follows safety and quality standards.

The specialist performs cycle counts and physical audits, uses ERP systems to track inventory movements, investigates discrepancies, and generates inventory reports and KPIs. The role also provides data-driven recommendations to procurement on reorder points and stocking strategies.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 1–3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, or logistics; experience in energy or manufacturing is ideal.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or handle heavy boxes or equipment in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Business.
• Wooden crating and boxing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the arrival and storage of critical spare parts at the Houston Service facility.
• Validate received materials against bills of lading (BOL) for item-count and quality accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory-level reporting and generate stock replenishment requisitions.
• Oversee packing and labeling of turbomachinery components for safe transport.
• Schedule and dispatch LTL and general shipping carriers, including FedEx and UPS, for on-time customer delivery.
• Ensure fulfillment activities comply with safety and quality standards.
• Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to reconcile digital records with actual stock.
• Use ERP systems to track real-time inventory inflows and outflows.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system records and physical inventory to minimize shrinkage.
• Generate inventory reports for management, including stock turnover, trends, and aging inventory.
• Develop and present KPIs such as order fulfillment rates and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Provide data-driven recommendations to procurement on reorder points and stocking strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED