Inventory Control Specialist

PennEngineering®•Tonawanda, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of the Operations Team. As the Inventory Control Specialist at Sherex Fastening Solutions, a PennEngineering company, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
3 years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, shipping/receiving, or multi-facility logistics.
Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
Experience managing carrier web portals, creating shipping documents (BOLs, labels), and processing drop-ship transactions.
Solid basic mathematical skills for accurate count reconciliation and inventory calculations.
Strong group problem-solving skills to resolve transactional bottlenecks.
Ability to understand and comply with complex written/verbal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments (Customer Service, Purchasing, Operations).

Nice To Haves

Experience with JD Edwards ERP System or another ERP System highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and full inventory cycle counts to ensure physical stock aligns precisely with system inventory records.
Receive, investigate, and resolve stock discrepancies, transaction errors, out-of-stock delays, and mis-shipments reported by Operations, Customer Service, or Purchasing.
Run inventory analyses to troubleshoot root causes, reconcile item balances, and document stock adjustments in the WMS/ERP system.
Generate regular stock status and variance reports for management; actively assist in developing and refining policies to optimize warehouse inventory accuracy.
Oversee cross-facility inventory transactions, inter-company stock transfers, and multi-site warehouse logistics to balance inventory levels.
Coordinate drop-ship orders directly with vendors and customers, track fulfillment status, and process accurate drop-ship invoicing.
Generate Bills of Lading (BOL), packing slips, and shipping labels; schedule pickups; and liaise with parcel and freight carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, LTL).
Assist with receiving incoming deliveries, inspecting incoming materials, verifying physical quantities against purchase orders, and routing items to proper staging or storage locations.
Monitor open purchase orders, proactively communicate with vendors and purchasing teams to track past-due receipts, and update estimated delivery dates.
Perform general warehouse duties as needed, including material staging, order retrieval, and routine warehouse housekeeping.
Adhere strictly to company safety protocols and OSHA standards. Maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hard-toed shoes, gloves, and fall protection harnesses when working at elevated heights.