Inventory Control Specialist

Rock West Composites•West Jordan, UT

12d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Rock West Composites, Inc., an engineering and manufacturing company serving commercial and government customers, is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist at its West Jordan, Utah location. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and manages inventory items, day-to-day inventory operations, and inventory control protocols. The role maintains and improves inventory levels by analyzing inventory statistics, allocating incoming goods to departments, coordinating material movements, and arranging pickups and shipments. A key duty is coordinating transfers and deliveries of pre-impregnated carbon fiber stored onsite and at a local offsite freezer facility. The specialist works with production, warehouse, engineering, receiving, logistics, and stock operations personnel to coordinate procurement, scheduling, storage, and timely movement of materials. The position also manages inventory data and systems, including maintaining accuracy and completeness in QuickBooks. This position requires two years of inventory management experience, ERP experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to make decisions and solve practical problems independently. Applicants must meet the U.S. Person definition under 22 CFR 120 due to ITAR restrictions and must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship. Compensation is $20–$26 per hour, with final pay determined by experience, skills, and other legally permitted factors.

Requirements

At least 2 years of inventory management experience.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Continual-improvement focus.
Ability to organize and handle multiple concurrent tasks.
Solid decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with design, operations, production, sales, customer service, management, finance, and quality functions.
Prior Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience.
Strong capability with Microsoft Office Suite, including creating, editing, and maintaining complex Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, company policies and procedures, business periodicals, professional journals, and technical or government regulations and reports.
Ability to write general business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from customers and employees.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to work within budgeting requirements.
Ability to work independently, solve practical problems in situations without standardization, and define standardization for the company where needed.
Ability to interpret and provide instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and/or quality principles.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under 22 CFR 120 due to ITAR restrictions.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience.
Experience with Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) and Non-Conformances (NCs).
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a similar field.
General knowledge of composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and prepreg.
Demonstrated leadership in improving operational efficiency and directing teams.
Experience with AS9100 quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory statistics to identify which products are selling and which are not, and maintain and improve the company's inventory situation.
Allocate inventory to the appropriate departments as it arrives at the warehouse, and arrange pickups and shipments.
Coordinate transfers of pre-impregnated carbon fiber stored onsite and coordinate drop-off and delivery from a local offsite freezer storage facility.
Coordinate and follow up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel on procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
Manage inventory levels to avoid overstocking or understocking and minimize cash requirements.
Coordinate with the Stock Operations Manager to ensure adequate storage for incoming materials.
Assist Receiving and Logistics teams in ensuring products are received and shipped within 24 hours.
Help maintain the accuracy and completeness of inventory data in QuickBooks.
Create and maintain inventory databases and systems for accurate inventory management.
Perform other duties as assigned.