Inventory Control Specialist

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Irving, TX. You will support the distribution center by ensuring inventory accuracy and supervising cycle counts, with emphasis on resolving discrepancies between the system and physical stock.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and experience with ASC-ES WMS and Infor M3.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and research skills.
• Demonstrated project management abilities and task prioritization.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; WMS and Infor M3 experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inventory accuracy and cycle count supervision; report progress and fix discrepancies.
• Support physical inventory counts and stock transfers across warehouses.
• Resolve zero picks discrepancies between system and physical inventory.
• Manage Receiving Administration, OS&D confirmation and reporting.
• Review stock levels to prevent stockouts and optimize distribution.
• Evaluate returns and assist with inventory issue resolution for backorders.
• Support inspections and process improvements; release MOs for orders.
• Assist Sales with inventory issues and explore alternative fill options.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Research skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

WMS experience

Infor M3 experience

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ASC-ES Warehouse Management (WMS)

Infor M3

Job description

Inventory Control Specialist

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - General Labor

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irving, TX - Distribution Center

Reporting To: Greg Chmiel

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of Inventory Control Specialist. You will contribute to the achievement of organizational goals by performing a variety of tasks supporting the distribution center.

How You Will Help:

• Inventory accuracy
  
  
  1. Cycle Count Supervision – oversee daily execution, report on progress, implement corrective actions for discrepancies.
  
  
  2. Support physical inventory counts in local branches, ASC-ES Manufacturer Representative Stocking Warehouses.
  
  
  3. Review and resolve “zero picks” discrepancies between the system inventory and the physical inventory found at time of order picking.
  
  
  4. Responsible for Receiving Administration, OS&D confirmation and reporting.
  
  


• Inventory optimization
  
  
  1. Review stocked-out items for opportunities to redistribute inventory to resolve the stock-out.
  
  
  2. Review excess inventory for opportunities to reduce or eliminate excess via inventory redistribution.
  
  
  3. Support excess and idle scrapping programs.
  
  


• Customer return evaluation
  
  
  1. Evaluate proposed returns for reasonableness, avoiding returns that create excess.
  
  
  2. Evaluate returned product for acceptableness (e.g., saleable condition)
  
  


• Special requests
  
  
  1. Manage inventory inspections as directed by the Engineering and Quality teams for quality concerns.
  
  
  2. Assist Sales with inventory issues resolution (e.g., identifying alternative ways to fill urgent backorders)
  
  


• Continuous improvement
  
  
  1. Review existing tools processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  
  2. Develop new tools and processes.
  
  


• Manufacturing Orders (MO’s)
  
  
  1. Review and Release MO’s for Customer Orders (MO’s for CO’s)
  
  
  2. Issue DO’s for any MO Bill-of-Material Shortages.
  
  
  3. Review and Release MO’s for Build-to-Stock needs.
  
  


• Additional duties as the role evolves.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and research skills.


• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.


• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access); ASC-ES Warehouse Management (WMS) Experience and Infor M3 experience a plus.


• Inventory Management experience desired. Industrial Warehouse experience along with Forklift certification helpful.


• High accuracy and attention to detail


• Self-motivated, requiring minimal direct supervision.


• Excellent communication skills