Inventory Control Specialists

Quaker Eldon•Eldon, MO

6d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist helps control and manage inventory, working with Purchasing, Accounting, material handlers, and production departments to investigate discrepancies and perform root cause analysis. The role completes daily department cycle counts, enters data, reviews reports, researches inventory discrepancies, and helps maintain accurate, current parts inventory. It is a full-time, non-exempt position in the Commercial Division's Metal & Vinyl Support Department, reporting to the Production Manager. No direct supervisory responsibilities or travel are required. The role is based at an assigned work location in a manufacturing environment. Work is normally Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with occasional evening and weekend work as duties demand. The employee must follow safety and security procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and handle equipment and materials properly.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Clear understanding of shipping and warehouse operations and their effect on inventory.
Ability to use a scanner accurately and efficiently.
Minimum 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
Accuracy, ethics and integrity, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
Reasoning skills, including analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
Reading and comprehension, problem solving, communication, and listening skills.
Discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5 days each week.
Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and occasionally bend, climb, pull, balance, stoop, twist, stretch, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary.
Required vision abilities may include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive position.
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as duties demand.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

Accurately complete routine cycle counts and complete inventory counts in priority order.
Enter data quickly and accurately, review reports, and research inventory discrepancies.
Ensure physical inventory matches system inventory.
Collaborate with Production Leads on moving materials into and out of the Warehouse.
Develop an understanding of the inventory system, its functions, and how transactions affect inventory balances.
Track inventory accuracy and levels by maintaining cycle count metrics.
Run inventory analyses to resolve inventory issues and reconcile item balances.
Resolve discrepancies reported by Purchasing and Accounting; explain discrepancies and perform root cause analysis to determine resolutions and make necessary adjustments to prevent recurring errors.
Assist with year-end physical inventory.
Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized work environment, shelves, and inventory.
Work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Accounting, and Sales teams to solve problems and answer questions.
Back up the Production Lead in their absence.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance at the assigned work location and communicate appropriately with employees and customers.
Communicate via email and prepare reports; review and analyze information concerning inventory discrepancies.
Plan, prioritize, and monitor cycle count activities and complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
Observe safety and security policies and procedures, use personal protective equipment, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Follow job-specific safety requirements, including safe material handling, step ladder and step stool safety, hand safety, and safe lifting.