Inventory Control Clerk I

Thorlabs Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs Inc. in Sterling, VA, is seeking an Inventory/Receiving Associate to support receiving and monitoring inventory to meet forecasts. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels.

The position may occasionally involve duties at other Thorlabs locations. Responsibilities include correcting inventory discrepancies, executing transfers, performing cycle counts, and ensuring proper data entry in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Entry level to 3 years of experience in manufacturing and shipping/receiving
• High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience
• Basic knowledge of the shipping pick list process.
• Familiarity with ERP system and RFSmart system.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels or the company.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and corrects inventory issues
• Executes transfers of product systematically as well as physically
• Processes physical inventory counts and perform reconciliations as needed
• Performs and review data entry in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system/Journals/Quarantines
• Processes journals requests
• Responsible for location set-up and layout of inventory materials within the Business Unit (BU)
• Carries out cycle counting as needed
• Recommends process improvement regarding policies & procedures to ensure adequate control of all inventories
• Cross trains in shipping and receiving
• Understand and accurately process intercompany ECRO procedures
• Coordinates and participates in the year end physical inventory process
• Experience: Entry level to 3 years of experience in manufacturing and shipping/receiving

Skills

Shipping knowledge

ERP systems

RFSmart

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Reasoning ability

Mathematics ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

RFSmart system

Job description

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabscontributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.

This position will contribute to the receiving and monitoring of inventory to meet demand forecasts and various corporate financial objectives. This responsibility requires a basic understanding of how to read production orders, attention to detail, and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel. Works under general supervision. Although the location of the position is in Sterling, VA, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

• Investigates and corrects inventory issues
• Executes transfers of product systematically as well as physically
• Processes physical inventory counts and perform reconciliations as needed
• Performs and review data entry in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system/Journals/Quarantines
• Processes journals requests
• Responsible for location set-up and layout of inventory materials within the Business Unit (BU)
• Carries out cycle counting as needed
• Recommends process improvement regarding policies & procedures to ensure adequate control of all inventories
• Cross trains in shipping and receiving
• Understand and accurately process intercompany ECRO procedures
• Coordinates and participates in the year end physical inventory process

Experience

• Entry level to 3 years of experience in manufacturing and shipping/receiving

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of the shipping pick list process.
• Familiarity with ERP system and RFSmart system.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels or the company. Working with individuals from all departments is a daily requirement.
• REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to understand written work instructions.
• MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Basic mathematic and analytical skills are required.

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $ 20.00 to $ 25.00 per hour

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.