Inventory Control Specialist

Anchor Fabrication•Smithville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Fabrication Smithville is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to keep the sheet metal plant’s raw material, work-in-process, and finished-goods records accurate and aligned with physical inventory. The role tracks sheets, plate, hardware, and purchased components from receipt through production and shipment, conducts cycle counts, and resolves discrepancies so production, purchasing, and shipping teams can rely on inventory data. This is a full-time, on-site position. The specialist maintains inventory records in the ERP/MRP system, reconciles receipts and material issues, tracks scrap and remnants, and works with purchasing and production planning on stock levels. The role also organizes storage areas, produces reports, supports month-end close, follows plant safety and PPE requirements, and may operate a forklift or pallet jack when needed; training is provided where needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of inventory control, materials, or warehouse experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system and strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
Solid math skills and ability to read job travelers, purchase orders, and basic part drawings.
Careful, detail-oriented habits and the follow-through to investigate discrepancies until they are resolved.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, and reach.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sheet metal fabrication, stamping, laser or punch cutting, or similar metalworking.
Familiarity with heat/lot traceability, material certifications, and ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
Experience with barcode scanning and cycle count programs.
APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or an associate degree in supply chain or business.
Current forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate on-hand quantities, locations, and lot/heat numbers for sheet, coil, plate, hardware, and finished parts in the ERP/MRP system.
Run daily cycle counts and lead the annual physical inventory; investigate variances and make adjustments with proper approval.
Reconcile receipts against purchase orders and packing slips, and material issues against job travelers and bills of material.
Track scrap, remnants, and offcuts, and record usage to maintain accurate material cost and yield.
Set and review reorder points and min/max levels with purchasing and production planning; flag shortages and excess or obsolete stock early.
Organize storage areas, racks, and bin locations, and maintain consistent labeling and barcode or tag systems.
Produce inventory reports, including valuation, turns, and aging, for management and finance, and support month-end close.
Follow plant safety rules and PPE requirements, and operate a forklift or pallet jack when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.