Inventory Control Coordinator

Standex International; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex International is seeking an Inventory Control professional to analyze inventory plans across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and timely transactions. The role focuses on supporting production, resolving discrepancies, and delivering actionable reports to operations leadership.

The candidate will develop cycle counts, monitor material movements, and drive improvements in inventory accuracy and efficiency across multiple campus locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an inventory control role.
• 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory plans for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to meet production needs.
• Provide logistical support and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Develop and monitor inventory transactions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Produce strategic reports for operations management (monthly/weekly).
• Lead cycle count programs and annual physical inventories.
• Investigate discrepancies to identify root causes and corrective actions.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Tools

Manufacturing ERP System

Job description

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

What You’ll Do

• Perform detailed analysis of inventory plans of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to meet production and customer demands. Evaluates and makes recommendations to Management.
• Provide logistical and inventory support and assists in resolving issues pertaining to containment, count discrepancies, priorities, expedites, and other necessary support activities.
• Develop, implement and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to ensure that they are accurate and timely from and to all external and/or internal operations
• Monitor internal and external material movement for accuracy and cost effectiveness as directed by the Manufacturing & Production Manager
• Develop and supply strategic reporting to the Operations management team including quarterly summaries, monthly trends, week over week analysis and daily reporting
• Develop trend reporting on top offenders in all functions of the warehouse for inventory inaccuracies to help operations leadership in seek to understand conversations
• Innovate and maintain cycle count programs in a perpetual inventory environment for all building locations.
• Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies to identify root causes and supply possible solutions to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Develop and drive departmental and organizational goals through data analysis with the ability to speak to multiple levels of the business
• Take a high level of ownership in regards to site training and team development based around inventory, to help mitigate inventory issues on campus
• Help develop all leadership on site to ensure they understand inventory movements external into the building and internal to the Horizon Scientific campus operations.
• Additional responsibilities include trend analysis, RCA, Cycle Count Management/Reporting, and corrective actions
• Daily reporting on variance trends on site including top offenders by username per function, top warehouses/bins with discrepancies, top zones with errors, and any additional root cause investigations
• Quarterly, Monthly, and weekly summaries of inventory adjustments including true write offs, variance bucket trending and monetary value trends
• Lead all inventory audits on site with external and internal auditors
• Manage Aged Inventory
• Evaluate future production forecast versus shipments, safety stock, supplier/customer stock programs, slow move/aged inventory, vendor managed inventory, and consignment inventory.
• Assist Purchasing and Scheduling in the planning and coordinating of material availability.
• Coordinate and manage inventory control activities, including periodic cycle counts, month/year end processes including physical inventory as required.
• Communicate and participate with supporting departments to execute plans and deliverables.
• Monitor and maintain Department metrics for inventory accuracy.

Participate in assignments for job reviews, production standards, and bill of material consumption parameters.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an inventory control role or
• 5 years working in a manufacturing environment

What We Value

• Strong Math skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong analytical skills
• MS Office with advanced Excel skills
• Manufacturing ERP system familiarity
• Ability to solve complex problems in a timely manner

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.