Inventory Control Specialist

PGI Foods•Lowell, MA

1d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a key role in supporting Plenus Group’s commitment to quality, food safety, and operational excellence. This position ensures inventory accuracy from receipt through production and shipment, helping keep materials flowing smoothly and production running efficiently. By maintaining reliable inventory data, supporting cross-functional teams, and upholding food safety and HACCP standards, the Inventory Control Specialist helps minimize waste, control costs, and ensure our soups and sauces are produced consistently and delivered with confidence. This role is essential to protecting product integrity, supporting informed decision-making, and enabling Plenus Group to deliver on its promise of excellence to customers.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent required.
2+ years of experience in inventory control, manufacturing, warehouse, or related operational role preferred.
Strong understanding of inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory transactions.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts) or willingness to obtain certification.
Fluent in English, knowledge of Spanish a plus.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory balances across all locations based on goods received, produced, consumed, damaged, disposed, or shipped.
Conduct and oversee routine cycle counts and weekly/monthly physical inventories; investigate and resolve variances.
Perform regular bin cleanouts, location audits, and inventory housekeeping.
Ensure inventory procedures are followed consistently and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor ERP inventory transactions and resolve failed or incomplete receipts.
Ensure daily production consumption and batch closeouts are completed accurately; investigate, correct, and document missed or incorrect transactions.
Review work order transactions and coordinate with Production and Warehouse to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate closeout.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Accounts Payable to ensure records are aligned.
Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc inventory reports.
Provide production floor coverage for consumption and inventory activities, including backup coverage during absences.
Support material flow to production to minimize downtime and ensure correct materials are available at point of use.
Assist with physical movement of inventory as needed.
Support Finance, Operations, and Purchasing to ensure product costs are accurately captured in inventory and cost of goods sold.
Assist with inventory-related audits, reconciliations, and investigations.
Support administration of inventory- and production-related management information systems.
Develop and maintain inventory-related procedures and training materials.
Train new and existing employees on inventory processes and best practices.
Assist Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Finance with ad-hoc projects as needed.