Inventory Control Specialist

IPL Schoeller; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller in Shelbyville, KY seeks a professional to maintain inventory accuracy and support logistics in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will oversee cycle counts, address discrepancies, and maintain ERP data while coordinating shipments and improving efficiency across supply chains. Strong Excel and ERP experience are required, with a degree in a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in inventory control, logistics, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and influence cross-functional teams.
• Injection molding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory tracking, valuation, and reporting for raw materials and finished goods.
• Lead quarterly cycle counts and support year-end inventory activities.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, production reporting issues, and variances.
• Maintain ERP item data and support inventory-related audits and financial reviews.
• Coordinate shipments, monitor product movement, and resolve shipping issues.
• Analyze inventory and logistics data to improve performance and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary contact for inventory-related inquiries and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

The role

Join our IPL Schoeller team in Shelbyville, Kentucky and play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting logistics operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory tracking, valuation, and reporting for raw materials and finished goods.


• Lead quarterly cycle counts and support year-end inventory activities.


• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, production reporting issues, and variances.


• Maintain ERP item data and support inventory-related audits and financial reviews.


• Coordinate shipments, monitor product movement, and resolve shipping issues.


• Analyze inventory and logistics data to improve performance and efficiency.


• Serve as the primary contact for inventory-related inquiries and drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field.


• Experience in inventory control, logistics, or supply chain operations preferred.


• Strong Excel and ERP system experience.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and influence cross-functional teams.


• Injection molding experience is a plus.