Inventory Specialist

Rockwell Automation•Mequon, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! You will develop and implement production control tasks. These functions include master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting. This is all for our Engineered to Order manufacturing cell. Approve quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, and receipt and issuance of production material requirements. You will report to the Manager of Production and Inventory Control and work onsite in Mequon, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
5 years' experience in production/inventory control, materials planning, or related manufacturing roles.
CPIM, CIRM, CPP, APICS, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.
Experience with advanced planning systems or analytics platforms.
Prior involvement in materials optimization, inventory strategy, or service risk mitigation.
Experience supporting final and electronic assembly environments.
Partnering with Purchasing/Sourcing to resolve supplier quality or delivery issues.

Responsibilities

Support the master production schedule with care for customer demand.
Implement BOM changes from Engineering Change Notices.
Hands‑on production planning experience for module and final assembly areas, considering orders, forecasts, material availability, ECNs, capacity, and equipment constraints.
Demonstrated inventory reduction using analytics.
Track and manage ETO order progress, backlog, and capacity alignment.
Familiarity with MIR/OCN or order change notice processes to communicate required changes for shipment.
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.