Inventory Specialist

Role Summary: The Inventory Specialist is responsible for monitoring, organizing, and maintaining accurate inventory levels to support production and customer orders. This role performs regular cycle counts, reconciles discrepancies, coordinates material movements, and works closely with production, purchasing, and shipping/receiving to ensure inventory accuracy and availability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain accurate inventory records in the company’s ERP/WMS system, including receipts, issues, adjustments, and transfers. Perform daily/weekly/monthly cycle counts and full physical inventories as scheduled; research and reconcile variances. Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock; promptly notify purchasing or management of potential stockouts or overstock situations. Coordinate the movement of raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished goods between warehouses, production, and shipping areas. Inspect incoming materials for quantity, labeling, and basic condition; ensure materials are properly identified, tagged, and stored in appropriate locations. Generate and analyze inventory reports (e.g., usage, aging, discrepancies, slow‑moving and obsolete inventory) and make recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiency. Assist with root‑cause analysis for recurring inventory issues and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, lean, process documentation). Work closely with production, planning, purchasing, and shipping/receiving to align inventory levels with production schedules and customer requirements. Follow and help enforce inventory control procedures, including proper documentation, lot/batch tracking, and FIFO/FEFO or other relevant methods. Operate material‑handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) in a safe manner, if appropriately trained and certified. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and comply with all safety, quality, and company policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Safety Policies & Practices Consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steeltoed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection while on the production floor. Hearing protection is required in designated facility zones. Employees operating forklifts, reach trucks, clamp trucks, or hand trucks must complete Company certification training. All employees must strictly comply with Company safety policies outlined during orientation and in the employee handbook. Qualifications & Skills: High School Diploma Required 3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or related role in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred. Ability to work a consistent schedule Experience with ERP/MRP or warehouse management systems preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping. Basic understanding of inventory concepts (e.g., cycle counting, lot control, FIFO, safety stock). Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis (sorting, filtering, simple formulas). Ability to read and interpret basic production documents, packing slips, and inventory reports. Strong organizational and time‑management skills; able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. Ability to learn and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach continuously throughout the shift. Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds regularly. Ability to operate or work near forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment. Comfort working in a noisy, fastpaced manufacturing environment with high levels of airborne paper dust. Legal Statements & Disclaimers: California, Illinois and Massachusetts At-Will Employment Statement Employment with Century Box, General Converting and Superior Lithographics, Momentium Pack…

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