Inventory Control Specialist

Pay Range: $34.80hr - $39.80hr

Job Overview:

Responsible for planning, controlling, and managing activities related to inventory control, shipping/receiving, storing, and traffic analysis of materials or finished goods for sales warehouses, distribution centers, and factory mixing points to meet sales and distribution demand. Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures. Analyzes inventory levels, inventory positioning, planned production, and sales forecasts. Oversees the liquidation and transfer of stock to reflect cost, age, and demand. Initiates immediate actions in out-of-stock situations. Ensures materials are received from proper vendors, delivered to inventory and finished goods, packaged according to specifications, and shipped in a timely manner. Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and products are shipped as per marketing schedules. Responsible for coordination and consolidation of domestic and international systems to support shipments. May complete analysis on organization and customer needs, transportation methods, and audit carrier costs and performance to select the most efficient transportation options. Interprets laws, rules, and regulations regarding shipping and prepares applications for import/export control certifications and licenses. Supports manufacturing operations by ensuring accurate inventory control, timely material flow, and compliance with shipping and receiving.

Work Environment:

Daily transactions and activity in a manufacturing warehouse and stockroom, including inventory movement and transaction processing. The contractor will have a cubicle area.

Requirements:

Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of the job area and practical knowledge of project management. May manage projects or processes with general supervision. The candidate will communicate with contacts inside and outside of the department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

• SAP experience.
• Manufacturing inventory system experience (Oracle or similar).

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma required. Equivalent experience accepted.