Inventory Control Specialist

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage inventory on the manufacturing floor and partner with production, supply chain and engineering to ensure accurate, streamlined inventory processes. The role emphasizes standardized procedures for receiving, stocking, kitting and returns, plus close attention to cycle counts and material flow.

The successful candidate will maintain bin stock locations, apply labeling standards, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in supply chain, warehousing, bin stocking, or production planning.

Responsibilities

• Process Development and Oversight: Implement standardized inventory control processes on production floor; follow receiving, stocking, kitting and returning processes; monitor levels and lead periodic audits and 5S initiatives.
• Bin Stock Management: Create and maintain bin locations; implement labeling standards; perform cycle counts and reconcile with system records.
• Material Flow: Monitor status of manufactured components; expedite through production; analyze usage patterns and report material transactions to ERP.

Skills

Supply Chain

Warehousing

Bin Stocking

Production Planning

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Smartsheet

Epicor

Excel

Forklift training

Job description

**Title:** Inventory Control Specialist**Company:** Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com**Location:** Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)**Hire Type:** Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)**Overview:**Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.**Description:**The inventory control specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory control processes on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will work closely with production, supply chain, and engineering to ensure a streamlined inventory system.**Responsibilities:****Process Development and Oversight*** Implement standardized inventory control processes on production floor.* Follow standardized processes for receiving, stocking, kitting, and returning parts.* Monitor inventory levels; Ensure levels align with production needs.* Lead periodic inventory audits and 5S initiatives.**Bin Stock Management*** Create and maintain bin stock locations.* Implement labeling standards for parts and bins.* Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory with system records.**Material Flow*** Monitor status of manufactured components. Expedite through production supervisors.* Analyze usage patterns and adjust strategies as needed.* Report material transactions to ERP system &/or ERP team.**Required:**Relevant experience in; Supply Chain, Warehousing, Bin Stocking, Production Planning.**Preferred:*** Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, Project Management Tools, and Excel features such as tables, filters, and sorting. Familiarity with Smartsheet or Epicor preferred.* Forklift training**Work Requirements:*** Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between our facilities (<10 miles apart)* Requires standing, walking, lifting, and handling materials.