Inventory Control Specialist

WireCrafters•Louisville, KY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and other related material handling products. Privately owned, WireCrafters has a reputation in the industry for its commitment to legendary customer service, rewarding work for associates, and producing the very best quality products. This role supports efficient operations, reduced overtime, and on-time delivery. The Inventory Control Specialist will coordinate daily manufacturing schedules, maintain accurate production and inventory records, and prepare documents needed to manufacture and ship customer orders. This position also serves as the sole backup to the Production Control Supervisor, who oversees production scheduling and inventory coordination.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail, time management, and math skills.
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PDF software, and Gmail.
Ability to communicate effectively, work well with others, and work under pressure.
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Previous scheduling, inventory, or production experience preferred.
Experience with reporting software such as Crystal Reports and manufacturing management software such as Made2Manage is a plus.
Background in LEAN helpful

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute the daily manufacturing schedule, including work needed to fulfill customer orders and replenish stock.
Release work orders for manufacturing and assemble job folders containing the documents employees need to complete each order.
Maintain a daily tracking sheet for orders that did not ship as scheduled.
Enter production data into company systems and verify entries for accuracy and completeness; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Record daily production posting and prepare job folders for mesh ordered to specific dimensions.
Prepare packing lists showing shipment contents and print labels for all customers with special documentation or labeling requirements.
Maintain production job folders and visual tracking boards used to show when stock needs to be replenished.
Create records for internal production jobs and close them when complete.
Run reports on inventory levels and usage, review changes, and investigate differences between recorded quantities and physical counts.
Serve as the sole backup to the Production Control Supervisor during absences or other periods of unavailability.
Order angle-shaped metal components to specified dimensions when the Production Control Supervisor is out of the office.