Inventory Control & Analytics Specialist

Häns Kissle Co.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Häns Kissle Co. is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain inventory accuracy across our facility.

You will perform cycle counts, reconcile variances, and support audits while collaborating with Warehouse, Production, Purchasing, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in inventory control, manufacturing experience, and ERP/WMS proficiency, plus forklift certification.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of inventory control, cycle counting, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and be forklift certified or willing to become certified.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of inventory data.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts of raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods inventories.
• Ensure cycle counts are completed according to established schedules and procedures.
• Verify count accuracy and investigate inventory variances.
• Conduct location audits and inventory verification activities.
• Assist in annual and periodic physical inventories.
• Research and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory variances and identify root causes.
• Verify inventory transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Process and document approved inventory adjustments.
• Partner with warehouse and production personnel to correct inventory issues.
• Monitor recurring inventory issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to improve accuracy.
• Monitor inventory adjustment activity and variance trends.
• Track inventory performance metrics and communicate findings to leadership.
• Assist with month-end inventory reconciliation activities.
• Perform inventory audits of warehouse locations and transactions.
• Verify compliance with inventory control procedures.
• Review receiving, production, and shipping transactions for accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain detailed inventory investigation records and documentation.
• Recommend process improvements to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in development and maintenance of inventory standard operating procedures.
• Support inventory control projects and warehouse process improvements.
• Train employees on proper inventory transaction processes when needed

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

ERP/WMS experience

Forklift operator

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Häns Kissle Co. is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain inventory accuracy across our facility.

You will perform cycle counts, reconcile variances, and support audits while collaborating with Warehouse, Production, Purchasing, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in inventory control, manufacturing experience, and ERP/WMS proficiency, plus forklift certification.