Inventory Control Specialist
About The Position
Join ENTEK in Henderson, Nevada ENTEK is excited to welcome an Inventory Control Specialist to our team in Henderson, Nevada. If you thrive on maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting shipping and receiving operations, and driving process improvements in a manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. What You’ll Do As an Inventory Control Specialist, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and monitoring day-to-day inventory transactions, including receiving, storing, issuing, and auditing inventory. You’ll support purchasing, shipping, and receiving functions while helping ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. In this role, you will: Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and cycle counts Monitor and improve inventory management procedures Implement and maintain Kanban processes for critical raw materials, finished goods, and work in progress (WIP) Work closely with department managers to determine inventory requirements Monitor actual and forecasted customer demand using ERP/MRP systems Recommend and maintain min/max inventory levels and Kanban targets Prepare inventory reports and recommendations for management Assist with receiving, labeling, and properly storing incoming inventory Monitor vendor-managed inventory (VMI) for proper allocation and part mix Pull inventory for sales orders and stage materials for shipping Support packaging and shipping activities as needed Process returns in a timely manner Cross-train with purchasing and shipping/receiving teams Support Lean manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and RIE activities Requirements What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a detail-oriented inventory professional with strong analytical skills and experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Minimum Qualifications Associate of Applied Science degree preferred Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to read and interpret documents including bills of materials Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) Strong time management and organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments Ability to work on-site at the Henderson facility Preferred Qualifications Previous inventory, warehouse, or shipping/receiving experience Experience with ERP/MRP systems Experience with inventory audits, cycle counts, and Kanban systems Experience in a manufacturing environment Your Work Schedule Your Schedule This is a full-time, non-exempt position working Monday through Friday. Some schedule flexibility may be required based on operational needs. What Makes ENTEK Different ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on: Respect – valuing each person and every contribution Integrity – doing what’s right, always Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success. Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you. ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer. ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking. Salary Description $22.10 - $27.10 per hour
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science degree preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents including bills of materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
- Ability to work on-site at the Henderson facility
Nice To Haves
- Previous inventory, warehouse, or shipping/receiving experience
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Experience with inventory audits, cycle counts, and Kanban systems
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and cycle counts
- Monitor and improve inventory management procedures
- Implement and maintain Kanban processes for critical raw materials, finished goods, and work in progress (WIP)
- Work closely with department managers to determine inventory requirements
- Monitor actual and forecasted customer demand using ERP/MRP systems
- Recommend and maintain min/max inventory levels and Kanban targets
- Prepare inventory reports and recommendations for management
- Assist with receiving, labeling, and properly storing incoming inventory
- Monitor vendor-managed inventory (VMI) for proper allocation and part mix
- Pull inventory for sales orders and stage materials for shipping
- Support packaging and shipping activities as needed
- Process returns in a timely manner
- Cross-train with purchasing and shipping/receiving teams
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and RIE activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
