Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator

Socket.dev; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Options

401K & Generous Company Match Program

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator to ensure inventory accuracy and readiness for daily production. The role leads cycle counts, investigates variances, and supports planning activities including running planner workbenches, firming jobs, and releasing work to the shop floor.

It requires hands-on ERP use, forklift operation, and cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes accurate inventory, disciplined ERP transactions, and timely shop-floor execution,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in manufacturing, material handling, inventory control, production support, or a related environment.
• Basic math skills and accurate part counting.
• Ability to learn ERP workbenches, reports, and transaction processes.
• Ability to read part numbers and basic production information.
• Ability to operate forklift and RF scanning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily ERP-generated cycle counts for raw materials, WIP, purchased components, and finished goods.
• Verify stock locations, count physically, and record results in ERP.
• Investigate variances and escalate discrepancies as needed.
• Support planning tasks: run planner workbenches, firm planned jobs, release work to shop floor, prepare job packets.
• Maintain safety, ERP procedures, and organized work area.
• Collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Accounting, Engineering, and Material Handling to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Safety orientation

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system (Syteline / Infor CSI)

RF scanning equipment

Job description

Schedule: M-TH, 9:00AM - 7:30PM

The Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator supports inventory accuracy and daily production readiness. The position leads routine cycle count execution, investigates inventory discrepancies, and performs defined planning-support activities such as running planner workbenches, firming approved jobs, preparing job packets, and releasing work to the shop floor. This is a hands‑on role that connects accurate inventory, disciplined ERP transactions, and timely shop‑floor execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Control

• Complete daily ERP‑generated cycle counts for raw material, work‑in‑process, purchased components, and finished goods.
• Verify stock locations, perform physical counts, record results, and process approved cycle count transactions in the ERP system.
• Review variance reports, recount items above established thresholds, and escal discrepancies for approval.
• Investigate inventory variances, identify likely root causes, and support corrective actions that improve inventory accuracy.
• Locate missing or misplaced inventory, correct location issues through approved processes, and help maintain accurate bin and stock locations.
• Support physical inventory activities, inventory audits, obsolete‑material reviews, and inventory‑accuracy reporting.

Planning and Scheduling Support

• Run assigned planner workbenches and review system messages, exceptions, shortages, and due‑date requirements.
• Firm planned jobs and release work only within established rules, priorities, and approval limits.
• Print, assemble, and stuff job packets; verify required travelers, drawings, material lists, and supporting documents are complete.
• Deliver released job packets to the appropriate shop‑floor areas and communicate priority or documentation issues to Planning and Operations.
• Review dispatch lists and assist with routine updates, job‑status follow‑up, shortage identification, and schedule maintenance.
• Perform ERP data entry and routine planning administration, including maintaining notes, reports, and supporting records.
• Escalate capacity conflicts, material shortages, engineering/documentation issues, or schedule exceptions rather than making unsupported priority changes.

Operational Support

• Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Accounting, Engineering, and Material Handling to resolve routine execution issues.
• Operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment safely when locating, counting, or moving inventory.
• Maintain an organized work area and follow all safety, quality, and ERP transaction procedures.
• Provide recommendations for process improvement and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in manufacturing, material handling, inventory control, production support, or a related environment.
• Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, units of measure, and accurate part counting.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn ERP workbenches, reports, and transaction processes.
• Ability to read part numbers, job documentation, bills of material, and basic production information.
• Ability to safely operate or become qualified to operate a forklift and RF scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, production control, or job packet preparation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing ERP system; Syteline / Infor CSI experience is a plus.
• Understanding of raw material, work‑in‑process, finished goods, backflushing, inventory locations, and bills of material.
• Forklift experience and familiarity with a high‑mix manufacturing environment.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety orientation
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Attendance and reliability
• Comfort using ERP systems and standard computer tools
• Problem solving and root‑cause thinking
• Organization and follow‑through
• Clear communication and appropriate escalation
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing and walking throughout production, warehouse, and outdoor storage areas; regular bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to plant noise, temperature variation, fumes, sparks, cleaning solvents, forklifts, cranes, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Requires use of applicable personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety footwear, and hearing protection.
• Requires computer keyboard and mouse use, handheld RF device use, close and distance vision, and clear verbal and written communication.
• Role is four 10‑hour split shift to accommodate evening planners runs, supporting job release in a timely manner after most orders have been entered for the day.

WHY CON FORMS?

Benefits (Effective 1st Day of Month Following Hire Date)

• Health, Dental & Vision Options
• HSA, FSA & DCSA Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• In‑house Care Coach
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth Program (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• 401K & Generous Company Match Program

Employee Programs

• Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses
• Costco Membership Discount
• Employee Apparel
• Employee Events (“Hot Dog Days”, Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)

Work Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Expanded Personal/Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays

Career Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Youth & State Apprentice Programs