Inventory Control Specialist
AerotekJob Title: Inventory Control Specialist
Job Description
The Inventory Control Specialist oversees all aspects of inventory accuracy and material flow in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. This role works closely with warehouse, quality, procurement, planning, and production teams to coordinate materials, manage inventory records, lead cycle counts, and document procedures that support ef
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ficient operations and regulatory compliance. The specialist serves as the subject matter expert for inventory control and ERP/SAP transactions, driving continuous improvement in waste reduction, traceability, and inventory integrity.
Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP or an equivalent ERP system, including receipts, transfers, consumptions, adjustments, and material movements.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and reconcile cycle counts and physical inventories across internal and vendor-managed warehouse locations.
• Use cycle count and usage data to identify potential Bill of Materials (BOM) discrepancies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain inventory control procedures that support FIFO, lot tracking, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Work directly with warehouse staff to ensure timely and accurate execution of inventory counts and material movements.
• Quarantine all incoming raw materials and packaging upon receipt and ensure they remain in hold status until formally released by Quality Assurance.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to verify material release status before issuing any material to production and prevent unauthorized use of non-released materials.
• Act as the subject matter expert on inventory control and SAP/ERP transactions, providing informal training and support to warehouse and cross-functional partners.
• Leverage data from cycle counts and material loss reporting to lead weekly waste review meetings focused on identifying and addressing sources of waste.
• Report material waste on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis using SAP, production records, and site-level waste logs.
• Conduct root cause analysis on inventory variances and losses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Production to ensure alignment on material availability, usage, and inventory requirements.
• Track and report inventory metrics such as accuracy, shrink, and inventory turns, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in routine audits conducted by internal teams, external customers, or regulatory bodies by providing documentation and demonstrating inventory control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, waste reduction, and inventory flow across all storage locations.
Essential Skills
• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field is a Nice-to-Have
• At least 4 years of direct experience in inventory control or material management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP, including inventory transactions and reporting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Deep understanding of inventory control best practices, including cycle counting, FIFO, and traceability for products with shelf life.
• Demonstrated ability in data entry and document control related to inventory and materials.
• Experience with materials management, warehouse packing, material handling, shipping and receiving, and labeling.
• Strong proactive problem-solving skills with a goal-oriented and organized mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with warehouse, quality, and operations staff.
• High level of engagement, curiosity, and willingness to ask questions and learn new systems and processes.
• Motivation to improve operations and push for continuous impr