Inventory Control Specialist

Cerrowire; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerro Wire LLC in Hartselle, AL is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain warehouse and production inventory, perform cycle counts and audits, and report results to Plant Management.

The role requires attention to detail, English literacy, math basics, and strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word); 3–4 years in a warehouse and 2–3 years in inventory control, plus 1 year forklift experience.

Candidates must be flexible for weekends/overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math concepts required.
• 3-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• 2-3 years in inventory control.
• 1 year forklift experience and clean driving record.
• Be flexible for weekends, overtime, and schedule changes.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit 100% of system transactions (Scrap, Production, Shipping).
• Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare variance reports with research and resolution.
• Retain accurate records.
• Communicate problems / issues / discrepancies with Department and Plant Management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership inside and outside of the scope of this position.
• Ability to read and analyze reports and write reports.
• Proficient with PC-based reports, databases, spreadsheets, and inventory management systems.
• Travel as needed for training or inventory assistance.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

English literacy

Minimal supervision

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Cerro Wire LLC
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Inventory Control Specialist works independently maintaining inventory of warehouse and production areas by reviewing inventory reports and performing cycle counts, audits of various types, and other inventory functions. Communicating results with Department and Plant Management. They will be looked to as the subject matter expert on Inventory Management System (SAGE) and good inventory management practices. They will work with the warehouse and production teams to help them understand the importance of Inventory Control. They will ensure and maintain area cleanliness & organization, paperwork accuracy, and compliance to all company policies, rules, and standards.

Minimum Requirements And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to understand basic math concepts.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Excellent computer skills to include Excel, Outlook, Word.
• 3-4 years in a warehouse environment and able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• 2-3 years in inventory control
• 1 yr. forklift experience and acceptable driving safety record
• Be flexible and willing to work as needed, including weekends, overtime, and schedule changes.

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Accountable for auditing 100% system transactions (Scrap, Production, Shipping).
• Maintains inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Completes variance reports to include research and resolution.
• Retains accurate records.
• Communicates problems / issues / discrepancies with Department and Plant Management.
• Additional duties as assigned by leadership inside and outside of the scope of this position.
• Ability to accurately work reports and keep organized records.
• Ability to collect data, identify problems, establish facts, draw accurate conclusions, and make recommendations to resolve issues.
• Ability to read and analyze reports.
• Ability to process and organize information.
• Ability to write reports and effectively present information from findings to Management.
• Proficient with PC-based reports, data base, spreadsheets, and inventory management systems
• Travel as needed for training or inventory assistance.

Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Constantly remain in either a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods or moving about the plant and warehouse floors, walking, or standing.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Constantly work in low or high temperatures, warehouse environment
• Constantly work in noisy environments
• Occasionally move, lift, and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds or more
• Occasionally work in outdoor elements such as sun, heat, cold, precipitation, and wind
• Occasionally work in hazardous conditions
• Occasionally work in small and/or enclosed spaces

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.