Inventory Control Lead: Cycle Count & Slotting

Parker Electromechanical; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Electromechanical is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead critical cycle count and annual physical inventory programs in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, control variance, and aging through data-driven root cause analysis and standardized work.

The role emphasizes collaboration with NHPT teams, implementation of slot management strategies, and proactive problem solving to optimize warehouse capacity and reduce

Qualifications

• Basic computer, software & data analysis skills.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory control and/or warehouse & customer service processes that impact Inventory Control.
• Experience with Parker Lean systems and Teams preferred.
• Problem solving to execute steps (10 Step, 8D, A3) and implement actions.
• Moderate written and verbal communication to present findings and plans.
• Collaboration to drive process improvement to NHPTs within PSC and share best practices.
• Team oriented with ability to coach others.
• Team building skills and promoting positive change.
• Training skills, aptitude and/or experience.
• Basic business acumen.
• Adherence to Parker’s values and policies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Cycle Count Program Owner – sustain randomized 2X/year and drive CI goals.
• Annual Physical Inventory Owner – lead process and CI improvements.
• Drive CI of Inventory Control: cycle count variance, location accuracy, error rate, aging.
• Lead/support IC problem solving & root cause analysis for IC team/warehouse NHPTs.
• Ensure solutions are implemented by the appropriate NHPT value streams.
• Investigate best practices/technology for Inventory Control; standardize processes.
• Support problem solving of invoice/shipment errors as needed.
• Approve inventory adjustments up to set limits.
• Slot Management ownership: new/resize/moves, slot IDs, overflow, safety zone, productivity.
• Develop/maintain standard work and cadence for slot management by IC Specialists.
• Develop strategies to reduce Dead Inventory and raise warehouse capacity.
• Perform general warehouse team lead duties when needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Parker Lean systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Parker Lean tools

Job description

Parker Electromechanical is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead critical cycle count and annual physical inventory programs in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, control variance, and aging through data-driven root cause analysis and standardized work.

The role emphasizes collaboration with NHPT teams, implementation of slot management strategies, and proactive problem solving to optimize warehouse capacity and reduce