Inventory Control Specialist
About The Position
Now Hiring: Inventory Control SpecialistLocation: Lowell, MA Pay Range: $24 - $28/hr. based on experience Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Come Grow With Us!We’re looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to join our growing food manufacturing team. If you’re passionate about food, accuracy, and continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and supportive environment. About UsWe are a fast-growing food manufacturer specializing in high-quality soups, sauces, and specialty products for restaurants and grocery stores. Our mission is to deliver consistent, culinary-driven products while being a trusted partner to our customers. What You’ll Do Inventory Control & Accuracy Maintain accurate inventory levels across all stages (receiving, production, and shipping) Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies Conduct location audits and maintain organized inventory areas Follow and improve inventory control procedures ERP & Reporting Monitor and manage inventory transactions in ERP systems Ensure accurate production reporting, consumption tracking, and batch closeouts Investigate and correct transaction errors Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure data accuracy Production Support Support production floor inventory needs to keep operations running smoothly Help ensure materials are available and correctly staged Assist with inventory movement as needed Operations & Financial Support Support inventory audits, reconciliations, and cost tracking Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure accurate product costing Assist with system and process improvements Training & Team Support Help develop and maintain inventory procedures Train team members on inventory processes and best practices Support cross-functional projects as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of experience in inventory control, manufacturing, or warehouse operations preferred
- Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment (or willingness to be trained)
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory levels across all stages (receiving, production, and shipping)
- Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Conduct location audits and maintain organized inventory areas
- Follow and improve inventory control procedures
- Monitor and manage inventory transactions in ERP systems
- Ensure accurate production reporting, consumption tracking, and batch closeouts
- Investigate and correct transaction errors
- Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports
- Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure data accuracy
- Support production floor inventory needs to keep operations running smoothly
- Help ensure materials are available and correctly staged
- Assist with inventory movement as needed
- Support inventory audits, reconciliations, and cost tracking
- Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure accurate product costing
- Assist with system and process improvements
- Help develop and maintain inventory procedures
- Train team members on inventory processes and best practices
- Support cross-functional projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
