Inventory Control Specialist

Anchor Fabrication; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Stable, growing manufacturing company

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Anchor Fabrication in Smithville, TN is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate records of sheet metal materials from receipt through production and shipment. You will run cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and support supply chain logistics on the floor.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in inventory control or warehousing, strong Excel skills, and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of inventory control, materials, or warehouse experience.
• Working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system and strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables).
• Solid math skills and the ability to read job travelers, purchase orders, and basic part drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain on-hand quantities, locations, and lot/heat numbers for sheet, coil, plate, hardware, and finished parts in the ERP/MRP system.
• Run daily cycle counts and lead the annual physical inventory; investigate variances and adjust with proper approval.
• Reconcile receipts against purchase orders and packing slips, and material issues against job travelers and bills of material.
• Track scrap, remnants, and offcuts, and record usage to keep cost and yield accurate.
• Set and review reorder points with purchasing and production planning; flag shortages and excess or obsolete stock.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/MRP system

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPIM certification or associate degree in supply chain or business

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Smithville, TN - Smithville, TN 37166, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Anchor Fabrication Smithville is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to keep our sheet metal plant's raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods records accurate and in step with what is physically on the floor. You will track sheets, plate, hardware, and purchased components from receipt through production and shipment, run cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies so production, purchasing, and shipping can rely on the numbers. This is a full-time, on-site position.

What you'll do

• Maintain accurate on-hand quantities, locations, and lot/heat numbers for sheet, coil, plate, hardware, and finished parts in the ERP/MRP system.
• Run daily cycle counts and lead the annual physical inventory; investigate variances and make adjustments with proper approval.
• Reconcile receipts against purchase orders and packing slips, and material issues against job travelers and bills of material.
• Track scrap, remnants, and offcuts, and record usage so material cost and yield stay accurate.
• Set and review reorder points and min/max levels with purchasing and production planning; flag shortages and excess or obsolete stock early.
• Organize storage areas, racks, and bin locations, and keep labeling and barcode or tag systems consistent.
• Produce inventory reports, such as valuation, turns, and aging, for management and finance, and support month-end close.
• Follow plant safety rules and PPE requirements, and operate a forklift or pallet jack when needed (training provided where needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of inventory control, materials, or warehouse experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system and strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables).
• Solid math skills and the ability to read job travelers, purchase orders, and basic part drawings.
• Careful, detail-oriented habits and the follow-through to chase down a discrepancy until it is resolved.

Preferred

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, stamping, laser or punch cutting, or similar metalworking.
• Familiarity with heat/lot traceability, material certifications, and ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
• Experience with barcode scanning and cycle count programs.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or an associate degree in supply chain or business.
• Current forklift certification.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join Anchor Fabrication?

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, growing manufacturing company
• Opportunities for advancement

Anchor Fabrication is an equal opportunity employer.