Inventory Control Specialists

Quaker Eldon•Eldon, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist helps control and manage inventory, working with Purchasing, Accounting, material handlers, and production departments to investigate discrepancies and conduct root cause analysis. The role completes daily department cycle counts, enters data, reviews reports, researches discrepancies, and helps keep parts inventory accurate and up to date. The position is in the Metal & Vinyl Support Department and reports to the Production Manager. It is a full-time, non-exempt position with no travel required and no direct supervisory responsibilities. The role works Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a manufacturing position involving physical activity and exposure to climate variations, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Personal protective equipment may be required, and hearing protection may be needed depending on noise levels.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Clear understanding of shipping and warehouse operations and their effect on inventory.
Ability to accurately and efficiently use a scanner.
Minimum 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Accuracy, ethics and integrity, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
Reasoning skills, including analysis, evaluation, and synthesis; reading and comprehension; problem solving; communication proficiency; listening; discretion; and confidentiality.
Ability to regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5 days each week.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and occasionally bend, climb, pull, balance, stoop, twist, stretch, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary.
Vision abilities may include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner in a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or passing score on a General Education Development test.
Forklift certification; the employee is expected to obtain and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

Accurately complete routine cycle counts and complete inventory in priority order.
Enter data quickly and accurately and ensure physical inventory matches system inventory.
Collaborate with Production Leads when moving materials into and out of the Warehouse.
Develop an understanding of the inventory system, its functions, and how transactions affect inventory balances.
Track inventory accuracy and levels by maintaining cycle count metrics.
Run inventory analyses to solve inventory issues and reconcile item balances.
Resolve discrepancies reported by Purchasing and Accounting.
Perform root cause analysis, clarify errors, determine resolutions, and make necessary adjustments to eliminate error sources.
Explain inventory discrepancies.
Assist with year-end physical inventory.
Create and maintain a safe and clean environment and keep shelves and inventory neat and organized.
Work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Accounting, and Sales teams to solve problems and answer questions.
Back up the Production Lead in their absence.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance at the assigned work location and communicate appropriately with employees and customers.
Communicate via email and prepare reports.
Review and analyze data and information concerning inventory discrepancies.
Plan, prioritize, and monitor cycle count activities.
Complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
Observe safety and security policies and procedures, use personal protective equipment properly, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Follow job-specific safety requirements, including safe material handling, step ladder and step stool safety, hand safety, and safe lifting.