Inventory Control Specialist

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage inventory on the manufacturing floor, partnering with production, supply chain, and engineering to keep stock accurate. You will implement standardized processes for receiving, stocking, kitting, and returning parts, maintain bin locations, and lead periodic inventory audits and 5S initiatives.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel is preferred; forklift training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, warehousing, bin stocking, or production planning.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and Excel features.
• Forklift training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement standardized inventory control processes on production floor.
• Follow standardized processes for receiving, stocking, kitting, and returning parts.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure alignment with production needs.
• Lead periodic inventory audits and 5S initiatives.
• Create and maintain bin stock locations.
• Implement labeling standards for parts and bins.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Monitor status of manufactured components and expedite through production supervisors.
• Analyze usage patterns and adjust strategies as needed.
• Report material transactions to ERP system and ERP team.

Skills

Supply Chain

Warehousing

Bin Stocking

Production Planning

Tools

ERP

MRP

Excel

Smartsheet

Epicor

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.