Inventory Clerk

Ohio Gratings, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Gratings, Inc. Canton site is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to maintain accurate inventory records and support warehouse and manufacturing operations.

You will perform cycle counts, verify stock, and process transactions in the Epicor ERP system, while collaborating with the Transaction Control team to resolve discrepancies and optimize inventory levels for production and customer demand. This role emphasizes safety, adherence to 5S, and meeting KPIs as part of daily responsibilities

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma.
• ERP/RF systems knowledge preferred.
• Three years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Record transactions and stock data in ERP system.
• Collaborate with transaction control to resolve variances.
• Monitor inventory levels to support production and shipping.
• Maintain 5S standards and promote safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP/RF systems

Job description

Canton Site
Ohio Gratings, Inc.
5299 Southway St SW
Canton, OH 44706, USA

The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records to support efficient warehouse and manufacturing operations. This role ensures inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts, stock verification, and timely transaction processing within the Epicor ERP system. The Inventory Control Clerk identifies and reconciles inventory discrepancies, collaborates with the Transaction Control team to resolve variances, and helps optimize inventory levels to support production and customer demand. By maintaining accurate inventory data, this position contributes to improved operational efficiency, reduced shipping errors, and exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Communication and conflict resolution skills
• Will perform cycle counts, inventory reduction and handle obsolete inventory
• Use computerized inventory software (ERP) to record all inventory related data & demonstrates proficiency in ERP software
• Communicate with transaction control and management to improve inventory accuracy
• Trends on inventory with detailed explanation
• Recommendations to resolve inventory issues & reporting discrepancies in inventory
• Track results based on recommendations
• Complete various administrative duties as assigned
• Meets or exceeds all key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Shares in idea generation to improve output or efficiency to meet or exceed standards.
• Embrace the 5S methodology and utilize it to build and maintain a quality work environment.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, ERP, and productivity through area and business efforts.
• Continually promote safety as a top priority
• Must follow all Ohio Gratings safety guidelines and procedures. Must comply with all OSHA guidelines as trained by Ohio Gratings.
• Must attend all required safety training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Work Experience, and Proficiencies

• High School Diploma Required
• Prior Knowledge of ERP/RF systems preferred
• 3 years related experience preferred
• General supervision is required. Associate generally works alone performing routine work and checks with supervisor only when in doubt.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• Will work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.
• Ability to sit or stand while counting inventory for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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