Inventory Control Specialist

Sila Services; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Inventory Control Specialist, Sila Services, LLC

The Company

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Sila Services LLC is a national leader in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services sector, with over 1600 team members, across 32 business locations, we've been providing exceptional service for more than 50 years. A platform company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners—a leading national Private Equity firm—Sila Services is experiencing exceptional organic growth and simultaneously rapidly acquiring other leading residential HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical businesses and integrating them into our platform.

The position

Our exceptional growth and focus on continuous improvement has opened the opportunity for an Inventory Control Specialist to join our team. As an Inventory Control Specialist at Sila, you will take ownership of our inventory accounting control processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency from sourcing through material use and costing. Your role is vital in maintaining and improving the integrity of our inventory system and supporting the seamless flow of materials throughout our organization.

Most of your time will be spent in the following areas:

1. Process Ownership: Own and manage end-to-end inventory accounting processes, including but not limited to sourcing, purchase orders, receipt, live inventory tracking, and costing. Focuses within the first 6 months should be field and accounting processes surrounding job costing, MISC PO usage, consumables and automation to resolve where applicable.
2. Service Titan Live Inventory Project: be a key add on figure within the existing ST Live Inventory project to help automation and add value to the existing project to get locations live on the inventory modules.
3. Technology Integration and Development: Lead and develop integrated systems to streamline purchasing, pricing, and job costing processes to increase accuracy and reduce time/labor needed to complete.
4. Inventory Accuracy: Support regular physical inventory audits and reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of live inventory data and valuation, and through the Process Ownership help implement a process of cycle counting
5. Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with vendors to optimize order processes, minimize discrepancies, and ensure timely receipt of materials.
6. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement changes, and monitor outcomes to enhance overall efficiency.
7. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of inventory processes, standard operating procedures, and relevant training materials.
8. Reporting: Generate regular reports on inventory performance, discrepancies, and other key metrics to inform decision-making processes.
9. Material Flow Optimization: Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize the flow of materials, minimize lead times, and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
10. Cost Analysis: Perform regular cost analysis on inventory items, collaborating with finance teams to ensure accurate costing and pricing.

Successful candidates for this position will possess:

• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in inventory control or related roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of inventory management systems, preferably with experience using Service Titan and Sage Intacct
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing process improvements in inventory management.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.

In exchange for your commitment, we offer a best-in-class workplace which includes:

• High-quality, affordable medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for growth – You grow as we grow!
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on services
• Volunteer opportunities

Join our best-in-class team at Sila Services LLC and play a crucial role in optimizing our inventory processes while accelerating your career. Apply today!