Inventory Control Specialist

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Control:


* Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to meet production and customer demand.


* Perform data entry of FG until the transition to SAP EWM with barcode scanning system.


* Perform root-cause analysis on inventory variances and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.


* Lead physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, ensuring compliance with company and audit standards.


* Develop and enforce inventory control procedures to reduce waste, obsolescence, damage, and overstock.


* Manage inventory transactions in the ERP/MRP system and reconcile discrepancies.

Material Scheduling & Planning:


* Manage raw material releases with suppliers and carriers to achieve JIT delivery based on production requirements, sales orders, and forecasted demand.


* Monitor material usage efficiency, scrap rates, yield, and lead times to continuously improve planning accuracy.


* Support the production planner as needed to Optimize raw material consumption through effective planning of lot sizes, batch runs, and sequencing.

Systems & Reporting:


* Generate inventory and scheduling reports to support production planning, purchasing, and management review.


* Track KPIs such as inventory turns, material availability, and scheduling adherence.

Collaboration & Communication:


* Work cross-functionally with Production, supply chain, and Logistics to ensure smooth material flow.


* Support new product launches or engineering changes by updating inventory parameters and material plans.


* Participate in supply chain improvement projects, including automation, layout changes, or lean initiatives.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.


* APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Preferred but not required.


* 3 years of experience in inventory control and/or material scheduling in a manufacturing or distribution environment.


* Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor etc.) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs).


* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


* Understanding inventory planning concepts such as EOQ, safety stock, ABC analysis, and kanban.


* Excellent communication and cross-departmental collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:


* Experience in a make-to-order or make-to-stock manufacturing environment.


* Familiarity with lean manufacturing, JIT, and continuous improvement tools.


* Knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling best practices.


* Experience with barcode scanning systems or warehouse management systems (WMS).

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