Inventory Coordinator

Duravant•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator (Cycle Counting & Inventory Control) maintains the accuracy, integrity, and control of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory in a manufacturing environment. The role leads the cycle counting program and supports end-to-end inventory management, ensuring physical inventory aligns with ERP records. The coordinator investigates and resolves discrepancies, performs root cause analysis, and implements improvements to inventory accuracy, material flow, and operational efficiency. Cycle counting is an ongoing operational activity used to validate inventory accuracy and the reliability of the perpetual inventory system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience with ERP systems and inventory management processes, including cycle counting, transactions, and reconciliation.
Understanding of manufacturing material flow, including WIP and production consumption methods such as backflushing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform root cause analysis.
High attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data.
Ability to understand and manage inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory control best practices.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Regularly stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
Frequently grasp, handle, and feel objects; control and manage tools; and use hands and arms.
Occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute daily cycle counts, including ABC classifications, across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Ensure cycle counts are accurate, consistent, and performed according to established procedures.
Enter, validate, and post cycle count results in the ERP system and reconcile discrepancies.
Investigate root causes of inventory variances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor and report cycle count accuracy metrics and trends, driving continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate ERP inventory records and ensure receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments are timely and correct.
Analyze and resolve negative on-hand balances and other system discrepancies.
Audit inventory transactions and material movements for compliance with processes and controls.
Support material flow between warehouse and production, including staging, issuing, and backflushing.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Accounting to resolve inventory issues affecting operations.
Verify material availability and accuracy in support of production planning, scheduling, and job execution.
Manage and reconcile inventory locations, including proper storage, labeling, and material traceability.
Identify, track, and support disposition of excess, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory.
Analyze inventory data for trends, gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
Recommend and implement improvements to inventory control procedures, cycle counting, and warehouse and production workflows.
Develop, maintain, and report inventory metrics, including accuracy, adjustments, shrinkage, and count compliance.
Support periodic physical inventory activities and audit requirements as needed.
Assist with developing and documenting standard work instructions and inventory control procedures.
Follow company inventory policies, internal controls, audit requirements, documentation practices, and safety procedures.
Contribute to a safe and organized work environment.