Inventory Control Specialist

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate ERP records, support material traceability, and ensure inventory processes across multiple facilities. The role collaborates with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to drive accuracy and efficiency in material management.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of identifying discrepancies while supporting continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Basic understanding of inventory control principles and material management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software.
• Ability to analyze inventory data and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Reconcile inventory variances and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Monitor inventory integrity and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Create, maintain, and audit inventory storage locations.
• Establish and maintain part identification and labeling standards.
• Support receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing, transferring, and returning inventory through established procedures.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, identified, and traceable throughout the manufacturing process.
• Coordinate material movements between warehouse and production areas as needed.
• Process and monitor inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Support material transfers, material substitutions, job transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Work with Purchasing, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve inventory-related inventory issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain inventory control procedures and work instructions.
• Support 5S and inventory organization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, inventory visibility, and material flow.
• Participate in process improvement projects related to inventory management and ERP utilization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standardized inventory control practices across facilities.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Supply chain

Materials management

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Epicor ERP

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Inventory Control Specialist

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

Global Power Components produces weld assemblies, fabricated metal buildings, and large complex assemblies of power equipment. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting material traceability, and ensuring inventory control processes are consistently executed throughout the organization. This position works closely with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Warehouse personnel to support inventory accuracy, material availability, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies while supporting efficient material management practices.

Responsibilities:

Inventory Accuracy & Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Reconcile inventory variances and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Monitor inventory integrity and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Material Management

• Create, maintain, and audit inventory storage locations.
• Establish and maintain part identification and labeling standards.
• Support receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing, transferring, and returning inventory through established procedures.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, identified, and traceable throughout the manufacturing process.
• Coordinate material movements between warehouse and production areas as needed.

ERP & Inventory Transactions

• Process and monitor inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Support material transfers, material substitutions, job transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Work with Purchasing, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve inventory-related inventory issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop, document, and maintain inventory control procedures and work instructions.
• Support 5S and inventory organization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, inventory visibility, and material flow.
• Participate in process improvement projects related to inventory management and ERP utilization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standardized inventory control practices across facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Basic understanding of inventory control principles and material management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software.
• Ability to analyze inventory data and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and advanced Excel functions.
• Manufacturing inventory control experience.

Work Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between company facilities (less than 10 miles apart).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.