Inventory Control Specialist

Safran; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage inventory operations and ensure accuracy in inventory records. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing inventory procedures, as well as analyzing discrepancies and maintaining detailed records. Candidates should have a strong understanding of inventory processes and relevant business systems, along with advanced experience in inventory control and data entry.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of inventory processes and related business systems.
• Advanced experience with inventory control, cycle counts, and physical inventories.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement inventory operations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records within the business system.
• Reconcile inventory issues and variances.

Skills

Inventory Processes

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP Systems

WMS/RF Systems

Forklift/Material Handling Equipment

Job description

The Inventory Control Specialist duties include collecting inventory and sales data, identifying, and analyzing discrepancies. They will develop and improve inventory control systems, maintain detailed records of transactions, and verify inventory counts from company warehouses and stockrooms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize, and implement inventory operations and procedures
2. Review daily inventory activity
3. Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records within the business system
4. Coordinate resolution of issues between Receiving, Accounting, and Purchasing
5. Maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy, perform continuous cycle counts, and lead annual physical inventories
6. Measure and report inventory accuracy to management
7. Meet productivity demands established by work function
8. Validate packing lists and contents against purchase orders, and perform required receiving steps in the company business systems
9. Maintain accurate company records via the business system, entering corrections and adjustments as authorized by management
10. Initiate and administer the Cycle Count program
11. Reconcile inventory issues and variances
12. Participate in improvement projects as assigned
13. Research and examine current and historical inventory transactions to identify root causes and implement corrective actions

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience in a related field
• Strong knowledge of inventory processes and related business systems
• Advanced experience with inventory control, cycle counts, and physical inventories
• Advanced experience with forklift/material handling equipment
• Advanced experience with ERP systems
• Experience with WMS/RF systems
• Advanced computer data entry skills

Benefits:

The starting pay range for this position is $22 to $26 per hour. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.