Inventory Control Specialist

Mackinnon & Partners; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon & Partners is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist responsible for managing inventory processes and ensuring compliance with company guidelines. This full-time role requires strong analytical skills and experience in inventory management, with a focus on optimizing stock levels and resolving discrepancies.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management.
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
• Forklift knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and accurate inventory management.
• Oversee inventory control processes and compliance.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting methods

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

High School Diploma

Post secondary education in Supply Chain or Business/Operations

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

This range is provided by Mackinnon & Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

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Summary of Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate inventory management throughout the organization. You will be responsible for overseeing inventory control processes, ensuring compliance with company guidelines, and making valuable suggestions for process improvement. Your expertise in inventory management and supply chain operations will be essential in maintaining optimal stock levels and resolving discrepancies. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 6am to 4pm.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the team works towards achieving the objectives related to inventory control management and make suggestions for improvement to the management.
• Train employees and staff in all inventory control processes according to manual and update processes if required
• Monitor all procurement requests of facilities and ensure accuracy in all inbound inventory and maintain records for same
• Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines.
• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct number of items are in stock.
• To investigate, identify and reconcile the cycle count discrepancies, i.e., shortages as well as overages.
• Review documentation and monitor product codes to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records.
• Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures to maximize efficiency and cut operations costs.
• Respond to sales inquiries and purchase orders; collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities; process orders for shipment.
• Review operations schedules and production requirement to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions.
• Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports; review reports monthly, or as needed, with management.
• Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed.
• Work in tandem with various departments and maintain a flexible attitude supporting all the work that helps in achieving organizational goals.
• Process inventory movements
• Maintain BOM inventory consumption.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable and trustworthy

Education and/or Experience

Required

• High School Diploma
• Forklift knowledge and experience
• Proven experience in inventory management
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Post secondary education (2 or 4 yr. degree in Supply Chain or Business/Operations)
• Experience within the warehousing industry
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Flexibility in work hours/schedule
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Supply Chain, and Management

• Industries

  Warehousing and Storage and Manufacturing

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