Inventory Control Specialist

Tessco•Hunt Valley, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Want to be part of building our wireless world? Technology like 5G and IoT aids emergency responders, enables intelligent warehouses and factories, increases safety on college campuses, helps energy companies provide better service, improves safety and efficiency of various modes of transportation, and more. It enhances the consumer experience for things like entertainment, shopping, and communications. In fact, wireless technology touches every aspect of our daily lives. Building Our Wireless World, Together®. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing inventory accuracy across multiple warehouse locations. This role does not perform physical counts but ensures that cycle counting programs are executed properly, discrepancies are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented. The position serves as the central point of control for inventory integrity, working cross-functionally with warehouse operations, purchasing, and finance to maintain accurate, auditable inventory records. This position is located on-site in Hunt Valley, MD.

Requirements

3+ years of inventory control experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
Experience managing multi-site inventory operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel / data analysis skills
Experience with ERP/WMS systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite and RF-SMART
Knowledge of: ABC cycle counting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, Inventory accounting principles
Experience building dashboards or reporting tools
Data-driven decision making
Attention to detail
Process discipline and accountability
Strong communication and influence skills (remote coordination)
Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and monitor ABC cycle counting programs across all warehouse locations
Schedule and assign counts to site teams
Ensure adherence to cycle count frequency and completion targets
Audit count results for accuracy and compliance with SOPs
Track and report count completion and accuracy KPIs
Investigate inventory variances using system data (transactions, adjustments, history)
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on discrepancies
Partner with warehouse teams to validate findings and implement corrections
Recommend and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Identify trends and systemic issues impacting inventory accuracy
Maintain inventory accuracy within NetSuite and RF-SMART
Review and approve inventory adjustments in accordance with company policy
Ensure proper use of: Lot control, Bin management, Transaction integrity
Support master data accuracy (item setup, bins, units of measure)
Produce weekly and monthly inventory reports including: Accuracy % by location, Shrink / variance reporting, Cycle count completion rates
Build dashboards to monitor: High-risk SKUs, Repeated variances, Location performance
Provide actionable insights to leadership
Identify opportunities to improve: Inventory accuracy, Cycle count efficiency, Warehouse processes impacting inventory
Develop and maintain inventory control SOPs
Standardize processes across all locations
Support system enhancements and testing
Partner with: Warehouse Managers, Operations Leadership, Purchasing & Supply Chain, Finance / Accounting
Provide guidance and training to site teams on: Cycle count procedures, Inventory best practices, Compliance expectations