Inventory Control Specialist

Precinmac•Ogden, UT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring material availability to support fabrication and machining operations. This role ensures raw materials, WIP, and finished goods are properly received, issued, stored, and transacted within the ERP system to support production schedules, cost control, and on-time delivery. Working closely with Purchasing, Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Quality, the Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in preventing material shortages, minimizing excess inventory, and maintaining integrity across the shop floor and warehouse.

Requirements

Strong understanding of inventory control principles in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of fabrication and machining materials
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and inventory transactions
Ability to read and interpret Bills of material (BOMs) and Job routers
Material specifications
High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced shop environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes of inventory issues
Effective communication skills for coordinating across supply chain, production, and quality teams
Ability to work independently while prioritizing multiple tasks
Comfortable working in a shop and warehouse environment
High School Education
Three to five years related experience

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods within the ERP system
Execute and support cycle counts, audits, and inventory reconciliations, identifying root causes of discrepancies
Ensure timely and accurate material transactions, including Material issues to jobs, Inventory transfers, and adjustments
Coordinating with Purchasing and Scheduling to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules
Support fabrication and machine operations by ensuring correct materials, quantities, and revisions are issued to jobs
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and misallocations
Maintain proper material identification, labeling, and storage in accordance with shop standards and quality requirements
Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy KPIs, such as inventory accuracy %, cycle count performance, and material shortages
Support continuous improvement efforts related to material flow, warehouse organization, and inventory controls
Comply with all safety, quality, and operational procedures