Inventory Control Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete inventory transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Punctuality and strong attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of completing production and inventory transactions.
• Microsoft Outlook experience.
• Experience supporting cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or JD Edwards.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SAP MM (Materials Management), EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), or PP (Production Planning) modules.
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Experience with barcode scanning and warehouse automation systems.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Understanding of inventory accounting principles and transaction controls.
• SAP inventory management expertise; inventory accuracy and reconciliation; data analysis and reporting; root cause analysis; process improvement; attention to detail; cross-functional collaboration; customer focus; and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across manufacturing warehouses, production locations, and storage areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and support physical inventory activities.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, variances, and transaction errors.
• Analyze inventory movements and recommend corrective and preventative actions to improve accuracy.
• Support reconciliation of physical inventory with ERP system records.
• Execute and monitor SAP inventory transactions, including goods receipts, goods issues, transfer postings, stock transfers, inventory adjustments, cycle count processing, and physical inventory documentation.
• Ensure accuracy of SAP master data related to material masters, storage locations, inventory parameters, units of measure, and batch number controls.
• Troubleshoot SAP inventory transaction issues and collaborate with IT or SAP support teams as needed.
• Help develop and maintain SAP reports, queries, and inventory performance metrics.
• Generate and distribute inventory status reports and KPI dashboards.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, stock availability, and excess and obsolete inventory; identify trends and take action to improve performance.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory closing activities.
• Partner with Production Planning to ensure material availability.
• Work with Procurement and suppliers to resolve receipt and inventory discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations to improve inventory control processes throughout Manufacturing.
• Support Finance during inventory audits and reconciliation activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company inventory policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain inventory control documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes using SAP functionality and best practices.