Inventory Control Clerk II
US OrdnanceJOB TITLE: Inventory Control Clerk II SALARY TYPE: Full-time hourly REPORTS TO: Materials Manager U.S. Ordnance is a place to explore your greatest potential. Be a part of a team and culture that thrives on each person bringing their skills and passions to a challenging and evolving company. DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Inventory Control Clerk II is a key member of the Materials Management team, responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, movement, and documentation of inventory across one primary warehouse and multiple overflow locations. The role requires strong understanding of inventory control practices, MRP system transactions, and cycle counting methodologies for managing a minimum of 1,000 items. This position requires the ability to self manage daily tasks with limited supervision while maintaining high levels of accuracy, organization, and communication. The Inventory Control Clerk II will collaborate closely with Materials and Production Planners and must have 3–5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. DUTIES (Include the following, however, other duties may apply.) Perform new item and product setup, including bin assignments, warehouse locations, and cycle count classifications in the MRP system and physical warehouse Monitor and analyze inventory to ensure accuracy of onhand quantities Process daily, weekly, and monthly inventory variance reports and conduct rootcause analysis Receive, process, and record inventory transactions accurately and promptly in both the warehouse and MRP system Issue priority items to production planners as soon as they become available Ensure materials are properly issued to jobs/travelers and returned as needed Identify variances and collaborate with schedulers and the Materials Manager to resolve discrepancies before adjustments are made Process approved variance adjustments and analyze results to implement corrective actions Assist with pulling, labeling, packing, and staging customer orders Pull, bag, tag, and pack spare parts for sales orders and move them to shipping Develop and maintain an effective cycle count strategy Perform MRP driven and low inventory cycle counts daily Perform other related duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS (Include the following, however, other duties may apply.) Experience with MRP software; Epicor preferred Understanding of jobs, travelers, and production documentation Strong attention to detail with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies Indepth knowledge of cycle counting and physical inventory processes Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new applications quickly Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment Basic math skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team 3–5 years of inventory control or inventory analysis experience in a manufacturing environment Forklift certification or ability to become certified Ability to work overtime as required QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to successfully perform each essential job duty and meet performance expectations. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in professional office environments, machining areas, warehouse spaces, and indoor/outdoor shooting ranges. Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in designated areas. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to safely operate forklifts and related warehouse equipment Must have vision abilities including close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions for corrective actions leading to implementation by a lead or machinist. …