Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator

Description: Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9:00AM-7:30PM, with 2nd shift schedule flexibility The Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator supports inventory accuracy and daily production readiness. The position leads routine cycle count execution, investigates inventory discrepancies, and performs defined planning-support activities such as running planner workbenches, firming approved jobs, preparing job packets, and releasing work to the shop floor. This is a hands-on development role that connects accurate inventory, disciplined ERP transactions, and timely shop-floor execution. RESPONSIBILITIES Inventory Control Complete daily ERP-generated cycle counts for raw material, work-in-process, purchased components, and finished goods. Verify stock locations, perform physical counts, record results, and process approved cycle count transactions in the ERP system. Review variance reports, recount items above established thresholds, and escalate discrepancies for approval. Investigate inventory variances, identify likely root causes, and support corrective actions that improve inventory accuracy. Locate missing or misplaced inventory, correct location issues through approved processes, and help maintain accurate bin and stock locations. Support physical inventory activities, inventory audits, obsolete-material reviews, and inventory-accuracy reporting. Planning and Scheduling Support Run assigned planner workbenches and review system messages, exceptions, shortages, and due-date requirements. Firm planned jobs and release work only within established rules, priorities, and approval limits. Print, assemble, and stuff job packets; verify required travelers, drawings, material lists, and supporting documents are complete. Deliver released job packets to the appropriate shop-floor areas and communicate priority or documentation issues to Planning and Operations. Review dispatch lists and assist with routine updates, job-status follow-up, shortage identification, and schedule maintenance. Perform ERP data entry and routine planning administration, including maintaining notes, reports, and supporting records. Escalate capacity conflicts, material shortages, engineering/documentation issues, or schedule exceptions rather than making unsupported priority changes. Operational Support Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Accounting, Engineering, and Material Handling to resolve routine execution issues. Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely when locating, counting, or moving inventory. Maintain an organized work area and follow all safety, quality, and ERP transaction procedures. Provide recommendations for process improvement and perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in manufacturing, material handling, inventory control, production support, or a related environment. Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, units of measure, and accurate part counting. Basic computer skills and the ability to learn ERP workbenches, reports, and transaction processes. Ability to read part numbers, job documentation, bills of material, and basic production information. Ability to safely operate or become qualified to operate a forklift and RF scanning equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, production control, or job packet preparation. Experience working in a manufacturing ERP system; Syteline / Infor CSI experience is a plus. Understanding of raw material, work-in-process, finished goods, backflushing, inventory locations, and bills of material. Forklift experience and familiarity with a high-mix manufacturing environment. Basic Microsoft Excel skills. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES Safety orientation Accuracy and attention to detail Attendance and reliability Comfort using ERP systems and standa…

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