Inventory Control Specialist

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

10-hour shifts

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC in St. Joseph, MO is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Specialist to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure smooth material flow on the manufacturing floor.

The role features a 4-day workweek with four 10-hour days, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work closely with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Quality, and Purchasing to manage ERP/MRP transactions using Epicor and maintain ISO/AS9100 compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of inventory control or material handling experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required; Epicor experience preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented, proficient with Excel and computer systems.
• Experience in metal manufacturing, aerospace, defense, ISO 9001, or AS9100 environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage material movement from receiving through work-in-process and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions in ERP/MRP system; Epicor experience.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory to system records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and help implement corrective actions.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, stored, and located.
• Maintain organization and control of raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Accurately process inventory transfers, adjustments, and other transactions.
• Maintain records supporting inventory accuracy, traceability, and ISO/AS9100 requirements.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Van-Am Tool & Engineering | St. Joseph, MO | 4-Day Workweek | 10-Hour Shifts

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Specialist to help maintain accurate inventory and ensure materials move efficiently throughout our manufacturing operation.

This position offers a 4-day workweek with four 10-hour days giving you a consistent three-day weekend. Van-Am also offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Inventory Control Specialist works closely with Shipping & Receiving, Production, Quality, and Purchasing to maintain material availability, inventory accuracy, and proper system transactions. This position combines computer-based inventory control with hands-on activity on the manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage material movement from receiving through work-in-process and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions in our ERP/MRP system; Van-Am uses Epicor.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory to system records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and help implement corrective actions.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, stored, and located.
• Maintain organization and control of raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Accurately process inventory transfers, adjustments, and other transactions.
• Maintain records supporting inventory accuracy, traceability, and ISO/AS9100 requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably 2-5 years of inventory control or material handling experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP/MRP systems is required; Epicor experience is preferred.

Successful candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, comfortable using Microsoft Excel and computer systems, and able to independently investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Experience in metal manufacturing, aerospace, defense, ISO 9001, or AS9100 environments is a plus.

This position requires frequent walking and standing throughout the facility and the ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering is required to maintain a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization. Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.

Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.