Inventory Control Specialist

Freudenberg USA; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg USA is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure inventory accuracy across raw materials and finished goods. You will lead cycle count programs, investigate variances, and partner with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has extensive inventory management experience, analytical problem-solving skills, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate/bachelor preferred.
• 5+ years in warehouse, distribution or inventory management.
• Hands-on with cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, and inventory accuracy programs.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel for tracking and reporting.
• APICS/ASCM certification is a plus and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute cycle count programs for finished goods and raw materials.
• Maintain inventory integrity with accurate product IDs, lot tracking, and location records.
• Investigate discrepancies via system analysis, audits, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with Purchasing, Production Planning, Finance, and Operations to optimize inventory levels.
• Verify, count, and weigh materials; report variances, shortages, overages, and damages.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in inventory control and operations.

Skills

Cycle counting

Inventory management

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred

ASCM/APICS certification in Inventory Management a plus

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team as an Inventory Control Specialist and play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting efficient warehouse operations. In this hands-on position, you will manage cycle count programs, investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of inventory data across raw materials and finished goods. The ideal candidate brings strong inventory management experience, analytical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**Responsibilities **Manage and execute cycle count programs for finished goods and raw materials, performing daily inventory counts and ensuring accurate inventory reporting.Maintain inventory integrity by ensuring accurate product identification, lot tracking, storage locations, and quantity records.Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through system analysis, physical audits, and cross-functional collaboration.Partner with Purchasing, Production Planning, Finance, and Operations teams to support optimal inventory levels and accuracy.Verify, count, and weigh materials, convert units of measure as needed, and report inventory variances, shortages, overages, and damaged products.Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing inventory control processes, accuracy, and operational efficiency.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.5+ years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or inventory management environment.Hands-on experience with inventory control, cycle counting, inventory accuracy programs, and discrepancy resolution.Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking, reporting, and data analysis.Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Production Planning, Finance, Operations, and other departments to support inventory accuracy and business objectives.APICS/ASCM certification in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.