Inventory Specialist

Pregis•Visalia, CA

14d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the daily management of Pregis’ spare parts inventory system for machine production and other duties as assigned. The role maintains inventory to support production and equipment uptime, coordinates purchases with approved suppliers, monitors spending against budgets, and keeps accurate purchasing and inventory records. The position reports to the Inventory Control Supervisor and is classified as hourly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others.
Ability to promote a positive teamwork culture.
Functional expertise.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Ability to track spending, maintain purchasing records, and monitor expenditures against established budgets.

Nice To Haves

Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
Working knowledge of purchasing processes, purchase orders, and supplier coordination.
A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate spare parts inventory levels to meet production needs.
Purchase inventory, maintenance, and production parts as required, coordinating with approved suppliers.
Monitor spending budgets for parts and inventory purchases, track expenditures against approved budgets, and communicate budget variances or purchasing concerns to the Maintenance Planner.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and supporting documentation.
Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported inventory quantities and locations.
Manage regular cycle counts of product inventories.
Track incoming and outgoing spare parts inventory.
Collect and store incoming parts in defined locations.
Maintain inventory count accuracy through digital and physical counting.
Dispose of obsolete parts inventory as directed.
Provide parts and other inventory items to maintenance to support equipment and production uptime.
Use forklifts to safely store and move parts.
Keep the work area clean and clear of scrap material.
Attend meetings and complete required safety training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.