Inventory Control Specialist

Freshpack; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus up to 10% of base salary

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

401(k) with company contributions

Pay for Performance

Weekly pay every Friday

Job summary

Freshpack, a cheese packaging company, seeks an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate ERP entries, reconcile inventory, and drive process improvements. You will work across Operations, Warehouse, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance to maintain precise records.

The role emphasizes data validation, discrepancy investigations, and continuous improvement on the production floor within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inventory control, manufacturing, data analysis, logistics, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Enter production consumption, quantities, and inventory transactions into the ERP system.
• Review production docs for accuracy and resolve missing/inaccurate data.
• Reconcile inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform cycle counts and process adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business / Supply Chain / related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy finding answers when things don't add up? Put your analytical skills to work investigating inventory issues and driving meaningful improvements.

We have an openings for Inventory Control Specialists to join our team. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for accurately entering and maintaining production and inventory transactions within Freshpack's ERP system while supporting inventory accuracy across the organization. This role includes data validation, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, reporting, and collaboration with Operations, Warehouse, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure accurate inventory records and drive continuous process improvement.

Freshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. Our products can be found in all 50 states and in most major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has grown from 15 to 280+ employees. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are poised for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years.

Responsibilities

Inventory Transactions & Reconciliation

• Enter production consumption, production quantities, and inventory transactions into the ERP system.
• Review production documentation for accuracy and resolve missing or inconsistent information.
• Reconcile inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Build knowledge of inventory processes and how materials flow from receiving through production and finished goods.

Inventory Control & Analysis

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and process inventory adjustments as needed.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with inventory reporting and communicate key findings to management.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to inventory discrepancies.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen inventory control and reporting.

Department Coordination

• Work with Production, Shipping & Receiving, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance to support inventory accuracy and resolve issues.
• Partner with Material Handlers and Production teams to ensure materials are properly staged, used, and returned.
• Communicate inventory shortages, discrepancies, and other issues that may impact operations.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to resolve problems and improve processes.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years relevant experience in inventory control, manufacturing, data analysis, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn ERP systems and other business software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees across multiple departments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor as needed.

Benefits

• Annual KPI bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary, paid quarterly.
• Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more!
• Referral program
• 401(k) program
• Pay for Performance program
• Get paid every Friday!

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods while working on the production floor and in warehouse areas.