Inventory Control Specialist - 3rd shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist maintains accurate inventory records, ensures material availability, supports inventory transactions, and drives continuous improvement in inventory management. The role serves as the primary subject matter expert for inventory activities and works closely with Manufacturing, Production Planning, Quality, and Finance to support inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. The position involves inventory control in manufacturing warehouses, production locations, and storage areas; execution and monitoring of SAP inventory transactions and related master data; inventory analysis and reporting; cross-functional coordination; and support for audits and inventory closing activities. The schedule is described as a 12-hour overnight shift from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with 15% noted in the posting.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to complete inventory transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrated punctuality and strong attendance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of completing production and inventory transactions.
Microsoft Outlook experience.
Experience supporting cycle counts and physical inventories.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA or JD Edwards.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of SAP MM (Materials Management), EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), or PP (Production Planning) modules.
APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
Experience with barcode scanning and warehouse automation systems.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
Understanding of inventory accounting principles and transaction controls.
SAP inventory management expertise.
Inventory accuracy and reconciliation skills.
Data analysis and reporting skills.
Root cause analysis skills.
Process improvement skills.
Attention to detail.
Cross-functional collaboration skills.
Customer focus and a continuous improvement mindset.
Willingness to teach and learn.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory records across manufacturing warehouses, production locations, and storage areas.
Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials.
Conduct regular cycle counts and support physical inventory activities.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, variances, and transaction errors.
Analyze inventory movements and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve accuracy.
Support reconciliation of physical inventory with ERP system records.
Execute and monitor SAP inventory transactions, including goods receipts, goods issues, transfer postings, stock transfers, inventory adjustments, cycle count processing, and physical inventory documentation.
Ensure accuracy of SAP master data related to material masters, storage locations, inventory parameters, units of measure, and batch number controls.
Troubleshoot SAP inventory transaction issues and collaborate with IT or SAP support teams as needed.
Work on developing and maintaining SAP reports, queries, and inventory performance metrics.
Generate and distribute inventory status reports and KPI dashboards.
Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, stock availability, and excess and obsolete inventory.
Identify inventory trends and implement actions to improve performance.
Support month-end and year-end inventory closing activities.
Partner with Production Planning to ensure material availability.
Work with Procurement and suppliers to resolve receipt and inventory discrepancies.
Collaborate with Warehouse Operations to improve inventory control processes throughout Manufacturing.
Support Finance during inventory audits and reconciliation activities.
Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Ensure adherence to company inventory policies and procedures.
Support internal and external audits and maintain inventory control documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes using SAP functionality and best practices.