Inventory Specialist

Pregis•Visalia, CA

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for daily management of Pregis’ spare parts inventory system for machine production and other assigned duties. The role supports production and equipment uptime by maintaining accurate inventory levels, purchasing and documenting parts, coordinating with suppliers, and providing inventory items to maintenance. The position is full-time, hourly, pays $28.00 per hour, and may require overtime based on business demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Prior knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
Working knowledge of purchasing processes, purchase orders, and supplier coordination.
Ability to track spending, maintain purchasing records, and monitor expenditures against established budgets.
Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate spare parts inventory levels to meet production needs.
Purchase inventory, maintenance, and production parts as required, coordinating with approved suppliers to support operations and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Monitor parts and inventory spending budgets, 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, in accordance with company requirements.
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 designated locations.
Maintain digital and physical inventory count accuracy.
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 safety training as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.