Inventory Control Associate, Material Planning & Control

Jobtailor; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in West Hartford, CT seeks an Inventory Clerk to perform cycle counts, record results, and investigate discrepancies to keep inventory accurate. You will use JD Edwards and MRPs, maintaining organized storage and data integrity while collaborating with Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, basic root-cause analysis, and adherence to safety policies, with training provided for JD Edwards and Kardex VLM systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in inventory, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with data entry.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred, but training provided.
• Familiarity with Kardex Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) preferred, but training provided.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently while supporting team goals.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (green card holder), or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled cycle counts of inventory components, parts, and materials.
• Accurately record physical count results and compare them with system quantities.
• Investigate discrepancies through basic root-cause analysis and report findings to Finance, Supply Chain, or Quality personnel.
• Support corrective actions by identifying missing, misplaced, or mislabeled inventory.
• Enter cycle count results, adjustments, and notes into the MRP system (JD Edwards).
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain detailed records of counts and variances.
• Assist in identifying and resolving data issues related to inventory transactions or material movement.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly labeled storage areas.
• Assist materials personnel with locating materials, updating locations, and verifying part identification.
• Follow procedures for handling, storing, and tracking materials.
• Follow company safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• Support safe material handling practices and report unsafe conditions or concerns.
• Work with Production, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Communicate count results, issues, and delays clearly and promptly.
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses to management and notify management of dangerous situations or practices

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

JD Edwards

Kardex Vertical Lift Modules

MRP Systems

Job description

• Perform scheduled cycle counts of inventory components, parts, and materials
• Accurately record physical count results and compare them with system quantities
• Investigate discrepancies through basic root-cause analysis and report findings to Finance, Supply Chain, or Quality personnel
• Support corrective actions by identifying missing, misplaced, or mislabeled inventory
• Enter cycle count results, adjustments, and notes into the MRP system (JD Edwards)
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain detailed records of counts and variances
• Assist in identifying and resolving data issues related to inventory transactions or material movement
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly labeled storage areas
• Assist materials personnel with locating materials, updating locations, and verifying part identification
• Follow procedures for handling, storing, and tracking materials
• Follow company safety policies and standard operating procedures
• Support safe material handling practices and report unsafe conditions or concerns
• Work with Production, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy
• Communicate count results, issues, and delays clearly and promptly
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses to management and notify management of dangerous situations or practices

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior experience in inventory, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred, but not required
• Basic computer skills and comfort with data entry
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred, but training provided
• Familiarity with Kardex Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) preferred, but training provided
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently while supporting team goals
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (green card holder), or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Must comply with EHS policy training and instructions and use company-provided PPE

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management, with proficiency in data entry and familiarity with MRP systems like JD Edwards. Capable of following safety procedures and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to maintain inventory accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Management
• Data Entry
• JD Edwards MRP System
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cycle Counting
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Data Accuracy
• Material Movement
• Inventory Discrepancy Investigation

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

• Warehouse Environment
• Manufacturing Environment
• EHS Policy Compliance
• PPE Usage
• ITAR Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• MRP Systems
• JD Edwards
• Kardex Vertical Lift Modules