Inventory Control Specialist

WESTERN INDUSTRIES PLASTIC PRODUCTS•Winfield, KS

3d•$18 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and supply inventory levels are accurate and properly reflected within company systems for reporting across all business units. This position supports continuous improvement by identifying waste, inefficiencies, and errors.

Requirements

Understanding of inventory management principles, including cycle counting and root cause analysis.
Ability to verify discrepancies through recounts and investigation of missing inventory.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical, mathematical, and data entry skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Proficient in reading, writing and understanding English; bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of warehouse or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems (Baan or Epicor preferred).
Forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate material inventory levels across the organization; monitoring inventory for short shelf life, obsolescence, and compliance with FIFO standards.
Report inventory activity, variances, and damaged materials and communicate inventory data and updates.
Direct and perform cycle counts on a rotating basis; investigate and reconcile discrepancies.
Establish and execute cycle count schedules aligned with operational objectives, maintain accurate cycle count documentation and provide reports for review.
Ensure compliance with labeling, palletization, delivery, and quality standards.
Support improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies in production, receiving, and shipping processes.
Assist in researching and completing Corrective and Preventative Action Plans.
Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.