Inventory Control Specialist

ebm-papst Inc.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst in Farmington, CT is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to oversee inventory accuracy, transaction integrity, and control processes within the warehouse and manufacturing operation. This is a regular full-time position.

The role coordinates cycle counts, investigates inventory discrepancies, and ensures records reflect physical stock. You will collaborate with production, purchasing, logistics, and finance to maintain optimal levels and support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years related experience or combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control activities and inventory personnel.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/WMS system.
• Monitor inventory transactions including receipts, transfers, issues, returns, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and company policies.
• Review inventory levels and identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and manage cycle count schedules.
• Conduct and oversee physical inventories and annual inventory audits.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes.
• Implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy targets and reporting metrics.
• Train others on cycle count process and inventory control.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and warehouse efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

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Inventory Control Specialist

Active - Regular full-time Mat Hand Farmington, CT, US

Salary: $23.00 Annually

Summary: The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, transaction integrity, and inventory control processes within the warehouse and manufacturing operation. This role coordinates cycle count programs, investigates inventory discrepancies, and ensures inventory records accurately reflect physical stock. The Inventory Control Specialist collaborates with production, purchasing, logistics, and finance teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and support operational objectives.This position with report to the Production Planning Manager

Essential Functions of the Job: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following:

Inventory Management

• Supervise daily inventory control activities and inventory personnel.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/WMS system.
• Monitor inventory transactions including receipts, transfers, issues, returns, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and company policies.
• Review inventory levels and identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.

Cycle Counting & Audits

• Develop and manage cycle count schedules.
• Conduct and oversee physical inventories and annual inventory audits.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes.
• Implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy targets and reporting metrics.
• Train others on cycle count process and inventory control

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and warehouse efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and Finance teams.
• Support inventory reconciliation and month-end closing activities.
• Coordinate disposition of nonconforming, obsolete, or excess materials.

Recommended Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or minimum five years related experience; or combination of education and related experience.

All Employees are expected to:

• Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.
• Report for work consistently and on time.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.