Inventory Control Specialist

EBSCO Industries Inc•Hoover, AL

10d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is a key member of the operations team responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting order fulfillment, and providing reliable data to cross-functional partners including Sales, Customer Service/Order Entry, Demand Planning, and Warehouse Control. This role requires hands-on experience in inventory management and a strong ability to communicate inventory positions, flag risks, and support day-to-day operational execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of experience in an inventory, operations, supply chain, or logistics role
Hands-on experience with inventory management and order processing
Clear and effective communication skills with cross-functional teams including Sales, Customer Service, and Warehouse operations
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a problem-solving mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience working with vendors, carriers, and/or 3PL partners
Familiarity with KPI reporting or dashboarding tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operational environment

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory levels across distribution centers and channels
Perform and support inventory transactions, cycle counts, and reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances
Monitor inventory trends to identify potential risks such as shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence
Collaborate with Demand Planning to help align inventory levels with forecasted demand and make allocation decisions with Order Management when need based on Demand Planning.
Support end-to-end order processing to ensure accurate, timely fulfillment
Assist in resolving order discrepancies, allocation issues, and customer-impacting exceptions in partnership with Customer Service/Order Entry
Adhere to internal SOPs, SLAs, and customer-specific requirements
Serve as a reliable point of contact for inventory-related inquiries from Sales, Customer Service/Order Entry, Demand Planning, and Warehouse Control
Communicate inventory positions, order status, and operational risks clearly and in a timely manner
Support alignment across teams on priorities, service levels, and day-to-day execution
Track and report inventory KPIs including inventory turns, fill rate, order accuracy, on-time delivery, and backorders
Prepare accurate operational reports and summaries for the operations team and leadership
Maintain data accuracy and consistency across ERP, WMS, and reporting systems
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with vendors, carriers, and warehouse teams
Track vendor performance related to lead times, fill rates, and shipment accuracy
Communicate shipment status, delays, and risks to relevant internal stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, streamline workflows, and reduce operational inefficiencies
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist in developing or updating SOPs