Inventory Control Specialist

Kostusa; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KOST USA seeks an Inventory Specialist for their Cincinnati facility, focusing on inventory accuracy and coordination of materials for production. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and enjoys a fast-paced environment with opportunities for advancement. KOST offers competitive pay, a generous 401k match, and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for advancement

Generous 401k match up to 3.5%

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

PTO + up to 10 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience is a plus but not strictly required.
• Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory accuracy and tracking adjustments.
• Coordinating materials for production lines to ensure effective packaging.
• Maintaining organized material locations and verifying incoming material quantities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Knowledge of inventory software

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kost USA, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

KOST USA, a member of the Recochem family, has been in business since 1985. KOST USA is a leading producer of antifreeze and functional fluids in the United States. While Recochem is a Canadian based organization, KOST USA is located out of Cincinnati, OH.

Together with KOST, Recochem is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations. Recochem supports a diverse line of solutions including coolant/antifreeze, EV thermal fluids, performance fluids, diesel exhaust fluid, windshield washer fluids, car care, rust preventatives, household solvents & winterizing solutions.

Recochem excels at turning consumer insights into innovation while driving In-depth category expertise and building power brands that align to consumer preference. Our innovative solutions are backed by R&D expertise and next-level education. Our progressive supply chain is unmatched, with 16 manufacturing facilities across the globe.

KOST USA is looking for an Inventory Specialistto join our team. We are looking for a self-motivated, punctual, professional, and organized individual who enjoys detailed work and a fast-paced environment. This position is critical to our operation and is an integral part of the Planning/Operations team.

The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for Inventory accuracy for raw materials and supplies on hand at our main Kost facility. This role will work closely with Planning and Operations Supervision to ensure materials are

on site and staged for successful packaging operations. This role will assist the Technical Operations Team to ensure our ERP Inventory is accurate for our physical on hand raw materials. Assists in other areas of the plant as

needed.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Performing the cycle counts daily, tracking adjustments as needed to our ERP.
• Understanding the production schedule for each packaging line in the facility to ensure materials are on site and staged for upcoming orders.
• Understanding the production schedule for the Blendin g and Bulk in the facility to ensure materials are on site and staged for upcoming orders.
• Assisting in the monthly cycle count of the flush tote area.
• Coordinating materials for each production line, to ensure the team is set up for successful product packaging. Ensure we have a Beginning of Run (BOR) count and End of Run (EOR) count of each component that is utilized, and reports summary of results to ensure team understands losses that exceed normal BOM scrap losses.
• Maintaining control of FIFO process with materials that have a clear shelf-life expiration to ensure material loss is at a minimum.
• Maintaining a tracking system for packaging labels and work closely with the Finance team to forecast possible material loss based on shelf-life, for all labels utilized on site.
• Confirming raw material measurements with the Technical Operations Team and ensure our ERP is accurate based on our on-hand inventory.
• Investigating and reconciling variances found with raw materials and present findings to Management / Finance for optimal solutions.
• Ensuring the Technical & Operations Manager & Plant Manager are signing off on corrective actions taken to prevent ongoing variances.
• Reporting on the monthly inventory variances and actions taken to prevent recurrences with the assistance of the Finance Team and Operations Manager.
• Maintaining organized material locations for ease of verification and to ensure the correct materials are used for customer orders.
• Verifying in coming material quantities and post receipts into ERP.
• Coordinating material supply transfers with the Warehouse Team and Planning.

Required Experience:

• Previous experience is a plus but not required
• Knowledge and capabilities of Inventory software; order processing systems and Microsoft Word and Excel.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive pay!
• Opportunities for advancement – we prioritize promoting from within
• Generous 401k match up to 3.5%
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO + up to 10 paid holidays

Pre-employment background (criminal and drug) check required.
KOST USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled individuals.

Kost USA, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America