Inventory Control Specialist

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc•Castle Hayne, NC

11d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

American Chrome and Chemicals (AC&C), the only chrome chemical producer in the Americas, operates five U.S. production facilities and produces a wide range of pigment-grade chromic oxides. The company emphasizes reliability, safety, and environmental sustainability. AC&C is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist for its Castle Hayne, North Carolina manufacturing plant. The role is responsible for maintaining and improving inventory accuracy, supporting working capital objectives, and ensuring materials are reliably available to operations. It focuses on ownership of cycle-count processes, variance analysis, inventory control systems, and continuous improvement beyond transactional storeroom duties. The position works closely with Maintenance, Purchasing, and Finance to identify the causes of inventory discrepancies, reduce stockouts, and optimize inventory levels while maintaining service levels. The work takes place in an industrial/manufacturing setting and requires compliance with plant safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
2–5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or an MRO environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to identify root causes and implement solutions.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, or Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and validate inventory transactions.
Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and organized.
Maintain data integrity within the ERP system.
Own and continuously improve the cycle count program.
Maintain and report inventory accuracy metrics.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, negative balances, and stockouts.
Perform and validate inventory adjustments in the JDE ERP system.
Analyze cycle count results and identify root causes of variances.
Investigate stockouts, incorrect inventory transactions, and unreported material usage.
Document findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain compliance with 5S/6S standards and safety procedures.
Work closely with Maintenance, Purchasing, and Finance.