Inventory Control Specialist

McIlhenny Company•Avery Island, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist supports inventory accuracy and compliance across internal warehouses. The role covers cycle counting, reconciliation, reporting, and documentation, in coordination with cross-functional teams. It helps resolve inventory discrepancies, maintain accurate system records, and support quality, recall, and shipping requirements to ensure reliable inventory data for operations and order fulfillment. The position is based at McIlhenny Company’s home on Avery Island, Louisiana. The company produces TABASCO® Brand products and is a privately held, family-owned and operated business.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field, or 2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain support roles in lieu of a degree.
At least 1 year of experience performing inventory transactions, reconciliations, cycle counts, or data entry using an ERP or warehouse management system.
Working knowledge of inventory counting processes, inventory adjustments, and basic variance investigation.
At least 1 year of experience supporting physical inventories or large-scale inventory counts, including reconciliation activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and documentation requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven operational environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
3+ years of experience supporting physical inventories, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities.
Familiarity with lot-controlled inventory, shelf-life tracking, and traceability requirements.
2+ years of experience working in an ERP system, such as Oracle or similar, for inventory, lot tracking, and adjustments.
At least 1 year of experience supporting inventory KPIs, root-cause analysis, or performance scorecards.
Exposure to regulated environments such as food manufacturing, CPG, or pharmaceuticals.
At least 1 year of experience supporting product recalls or managing hold/non-conforming inventory processes.

Responsibilities

Execute daily cycle counts by preparing count materials, performing counts, documenting results, and entering data into inventory systems according to established procedures.
Support quarterly physical inventories, including scheduling, count execution, documentation, and reconciliation activities.
Process inventory adjustments and reconciliations according to approved procedures, document findings, and escalate discrepancies requiring further review.
Investigate inventory variances related to LOT codes, production receiving errors, and warehouse stock discrepancies; correct system records as directed.
Review inventory data and transaction history to identify potential error patterns and provide findings to management.
Respond to Order Management inquiries by researching sales-order and inventory data, identifying issues, and completing corrections or escalations as needed.
Support shipping operations by reviewing inventory availability, lot information, and order-release data to help ensure compliant and on-time shipments.
Communicate with Order Management, Production, Receiving, Logistics, and Finance teams to support coordinated inventory and order execution.
Generate monthly short-shelf-life and outdated inventory reports and assist with distributing findings to Order Management and Sales.
Document service or inventory accuracy issues and escalate findings for review and corrective action planning.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and reporting weekly inventory KPIs related to accuracy, errors, and root causes.
Assist with managing Hold and Non-Conforming product areas by maintaining records, supporting segregation requirements, and ensuring inventory status is accurately documented.
Coordinate inventory and logistics activities related to product recalls by gathering data, supporting traceability, and ensuring recalled inventory is properly identified and accounted for.