Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting daily cycle count activity, resolving inventory discrepancies, and helping keep warehouse locations organized and reliable. This role serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day inventory issues, including missing parts, location problems, count variances, discrepancy tickets, and inventory questions that require follow-up beyond normal shipping and receiving activity. The position is hands-on and practical, supporting a 20,000-square-foot warehouse with a mix of small and large parts, and works closely with warehouse, purchasing, sales, and operations personnel to improve inventory accuracy and reduce repeat issues. Compensation: $24 - $25 hourly Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform scheduled cycle counts and spot counts to verify physical inventory against system quantities and improve inventory accuracy. Investigate inventory discrepancies by reviewing item history, receiving records, transfers, shipments, returns, bin locations, and other available transaction records. Serve as the primary daily point of contact for inventory issues, missing parts, quantity variances, incorrect locations, and discrepancy tickets that require research or follow-up. Research and resolve discrepancy tickets in a timely manner, documenting findings, corrections, and recurring causes so issues can be addressed at the source. Help organize warehouse inventory by maintaining accurate bin locations, identifying misplaced material, improving labeling, and supporting practical storage improvements for small and large parts. Verify part numbers, quantities, units of measure, and locations when inventory issues are identified through picking, receiving, shipping, purchasing, or customer order activity. Prepare and submit inventory adjustment information in accordance with company procedures, including proper documentation and approval where required. Assist with physical inventory preparation, recounts, audit support, and follow-up activity needed to maintain reliable inventory records. Work with shipping, receiving, purchasing, sales, and warehouse leadership to identify recurring inventory problems and recommend practical corrective actions. Support shipping and receiving personnel with inventory-related questions, including part identification, quantity checks, location verification, and issue resolution. Maintain clean, accurate, and usable inventory records in company systems, spreadsheets, count sheets, discrepancy logs, or other approved tools. Identify slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, mislabeled, or improperly stored inventory and communicate findings for disposition or corrective action. Help reinforce inventory discipline by promoting proper part handling, labeling, scanning, transaction accuracy, and location control. Operate warehouse equipment, scanners, computers, and basic material handling tools as needed to complete counts, move product safely, and verify inventory. Uphold ISO 9001:2015 requirements as defined in Hyspeco’s quality procedures and processes. Qualifications: Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy. Ability to count, verify, research, and reconcile inventory with patience and consistency. Practical problem-solving ability, including tracing discrepancies through receipts, shipments, transfers, locations, and transaction history. Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry, inventory system use, email, and Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools. Ability to read part numbers, bin locations, pick tickets, packing slips, purchase orders, and inventory reports. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain inventory issues clearly and follow up with the appropriate departments. Organizational skills and the ability to maintain clean, logical, and…

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