Inventory Control Specialist

Betts Company•Fresno, CA

12d•$23 - $29

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist supports material availability, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing delivery commitments by coordinating inventory-control processes throughout Betts Spring Manufacturing. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role maintains inventory records, monitors stock levels, conducts cycle counts and physical inventories, investigates discrepancies, and supports replenishment planning. Working collaboratively with Procurement, Production, and Quality, the specialist helps ensure materials are accurately received, recorded, stored, and available for production. The role supports inventory management through variance analysis, root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, Kanban processes, visual inventory controls, and continuous improvement. This position has no direct reports or formal supervisory responsibilities. The specialist may provide task-related training, monitor inventory activities, and recommend improvements, but inventory adjustments requiring approval and personnel-management decisions remain with designated management. The specialist does not independently authorize changes outside established company procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
Experience with inventory-control processes, cycle counting, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and material replenishment practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and material requirements planning (MRP)/ERP systems.
Knowledge of inventory management principles, including stock-level monitoring, replenishment planning, safety-stock management, Kanban processes, and inventory reconciliation.
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, warehouse organization, material handling, and inventory-related safety procedures.
Ability to investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct root-cause analysis, evaluate operational data, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Ability to interpret technical, business, and operational information and apply findings to inventory-control activities.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to interpret charts, inventory-performance data, and operational reports.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Ability to prepare clear reports, business correspondence, procedures, and other operational documentation.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with employees, managers, suppliers, and external contacts.
Ability to provide task-related training, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees across departments without exercising formal supervisory authority.
Ability to apply practical reasoning, analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving techniques to inventory-related challenges.
Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and collaborate effectively with Procurement, Production, Quality, and other departments.
Ability to support applicable quality and environmental management systems and comply with controlled documentation requirements.
Understanding of established authorization procedures, reporting relationships, and the limits of the position's decision-making authority.
Ability to perform routine computer and administrative work, including extended periods of sitting.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, handle materials, and move throughout office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
Ability to regularly handle materials weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in environments where moving mechanical equipment and elevated noise levels may be present.
Willingness and ability to wear required hearing protection and other designated personal protective equipment and follow applicable workplace safety procedures.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, organized, accurate, and efficient inventory-control operation while upholding Betts Company's policies and core values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
Additional training in lean inventory management or project management.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory records through ERP data entry, documentation, cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory analysis in accordance with company procedures.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, monitor inventory trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Review inventory variances and recommend adjustments to the Director of Supply Chain in accordance with established approval procedures.
Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Procurement and Production on replenishment points, safety-stock requirements, and material availability based on production schedules.
Support Kanban processes, visual inventory controls, and lean inventory management practices.
Monitor and maintain proper inventory packaging, labeling, bin locations, staging, racking, storage, stacking, and safe warehouse practices.
Follow up on incoming Quality Control results and records to support accurate and timely inventory processing.
Communicate supplier-related inventory and quality concerns, including lot sizing, packaging, labeling, and material discrepancies, to appropriate buyers.
Monitor procurement-controlled, non-inventory production supplies and report replenishment needs to buyers.
Coordinate with Procurement, Production, and Quality to resolve inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and operational concerns.
Escalate significant inventory discrepancies, safety concerns, and material shortages to appropriate management.
Train, guide, and monitor employees performing cycle counts and inventory-control activities across departments, and provide relevant feedback to the Director of Supply Chain.
Support applicable quality and environmental management system requirements, including controlled documentation and compliance with established procedures.
Promote continuous improvement by evaluating inventory-control methods, replenishment practices, corrective actions, and operational processes.
Prepare and maintain accurate inventory reports, records, correspondence, procedures, and supporting documentation.
Follow established workplace safety procedures, including safe material handling and use of required personal protective equipment.
Represent Betts Company professionally in interactions with employees, managers, suppliers, and external contacts.
Demonstrate The Betts Way core values: Respect Everyone, Aim for Excellence, Share Your Passion, Work Smart, Take Care, Communicate, and Act Ethically.
Understand how inventory accuracy, materials availability, and effective inventory controls contribute to company performance metrics, manufacturing efficiency, and customer delivery commitments.
Assist with special projects and perform other related inventory-control duties as assigned.