Inventory Control Specialist

Role Overview

• Ensures accuracy of inventory through daily review of inventory transactional movement of raw materials, work in process and finished goods are completed in SAP in a timely manner.
• Review inventory control and inventory accounting processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend/implement changes that will create a culture of accurate inventory control and accounting functions.
• Verify, reconcile and trouble shoot daily APL/SAP production and inventory transactions.
• Performs inventory analysis and reconciliation for raw materials, work in process, finished goods and work with all parties involved to resolve variances.
• Review production reports for accuracy of APL/SAP transactions, work with production departments on variances and closing production work orders.
• Act as a resource in SAP related issues and concerns and be considered the site expert in all systematic transactional activities regarding materials, product and consumption.
• Organize and act as the lead person for the conduct of tagged and physical inventories at the plant and external warehouses.
• Manage and lead the conduct of weekly cycle counts at the plant and external warehouses in close coordination with Logistics Team Leader.
• Data collection to verify Bill of Materials (BOMs) include all necessary items and at the correct quantities.
• Develop and maintain good working relationship with all parties involved in the inventory control and accounting functions.
• Train all required Team Members on inventory and transactional practices.
• Communicate with management, purchasing, and production teams on all levels of inventory management.

Requirements

• Five + years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Two + years of experience with inventory management required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or higher in logistics, business, accounting or related discipline preferred and can be used in place of manufacturing and/or inventory experience on a year to year ratio.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new or advanced programs as required.
• Employee must be punctual and reliable.
• Availability to work variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Promote a safe working environment