Inventory Control Specialist

ABEC Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure efficient inventory management and support procurement efforts. This role involves maintaining accurate records, supervising warehouse staff, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with computerized inventory systems, and the ability to foster professional relationships. Join a company committed to innovation and growth, where your contributions will have a direct impact on operational success.

Qualifications

• Experience with computerized inventory systems is required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent stock of inventory and manage team of material handlers.
• Ensure accurate records of goods received and shipments made.

Skills

Computerized inventory systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math calculations

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office Suite

Forklift

Job description

Description

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and servicesdriving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities,we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success.
We’re in a significant growth phase, with multiple key roles open across our organization.If you’re qualified for multiple positions, we encourage you to apply for the role that aligns most with your skills and experience.

Company Background:

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Position Summary:

The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization’s inventory while working closely with the procurement team and warehouse staff to control the flow and maintain accurate records. The Inventory Control Specialist will have direct supervision over the warehouse staff.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Works with purchasing to ensure we maximize our ability to stock and store just in time inventory
• Assists and manages a cycle count program
• Ensures all adjustments made through cycle count program have been thoroughly vetted before locking in
• Successfully manage a team of material handlers
• Establish KPI’s around productivity within the material handling group and ensure team is functioning at high productivity levels
• Work with finance to issue material ahead of job start to maximize cash flow.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to purchasing and finance.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or finance.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift truck when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as requested.
• Ability to travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Forklift operator certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, developing professional relationships with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
• Proficient understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Proficient PC skills including Office Suite
• Extremely organized, careful attention to detail and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Able to sit for prolonged periods at a time.
• Able to navigate the warehouse while moving and lifting top/lower stocked items up to 40 pounds.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus