Inventory Control Specialist

Wastequip; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

HSA contributions

Dental plan options

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Salisbury, NC to ensure inventory accuracy and support daily Parts department operations. You will coordinate inventory activities, monitor backordered parts, process transactions, assist with purchasing, and liaise with vendors, production, and customer service.

The role emphasizes material availability, inventory integrity, and timely communication regarding parts and order status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of inventory control, purchasing, warehouse administration, or parts coordination experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records by monitoring transactions and investigating discrepancies.
• Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor backordered parts with vendors and communicate ETAs to internal teams.
• Prepare and submit purchase requisitions; work with Purchasing to expedite orders.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

Warehouse administration

Parts coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Inventory Control SpecialistSkip to main content#Inventory Control Specialist page is loaded## Inventory Control SpecialistApplylocations: Salisbury, NC: Spencer, NC: Granite Quarry, NC: East Spencer, NC: Kannapolis, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-101293**Job Description:**The Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting the daily operations of the Parts department. This position coordinates inventory activities, monitors backordered parts, processes inventory transactions, assists with purchasing, and serves as a key liaison between vendors, production, and customer service. The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, inventory integrity, and timely communication regarding parts and order status.Hourly Rate: $26.00**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:****Inventory Control*** Maintain accurate inventory records by monitoring inventory transactions and investigating discrepancies.* Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.* Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages or excess inventory.* Assist in maintaining inventory organization and proper material identification.* Coordinate inventory adjustments and document inventory variances.* Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control and warehouse processes.**Parts Coordination*** Monitor and follow up on backordered parts with vendors to ensure timely delivery.* Obtain estimated delivery dates (ETAs) from suppliers and communicate updates to internal departments.* Research and identify correct replacement parts using bills of materials, engineering drawings, parts manuals, and vendor resources.* Coordinate the availability of parts to support production schedules and customer orders.**Purchasing Support*** Prepare and submit purchase requisitions for inventory and operational requirements.* Work with Purchasing to expedite critical orders and resolve supply issues.* Monitor open purchase requests and follow up on outstanding orders.**Other duties as assigned.****Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:*** High school diploma or GED required.* 2–5 years of inventory control, purchasing, warehouse administration, or parts coordination experience.* Manufacturing or heavy equipment industry experience preferred. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems preferred.**Physical and Work Environment Requirements:*** Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.* Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.* Ability to work in both an office and warehouse environment.Frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment.**Company Benefits:**• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)