Inventory Control Specialist

Global Power Components; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain inventory control processes on the manufacturing floor. You will collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires experience in supply chain, warehousing, bin stocking, and production planning, with familiarity in ERP/MRP systems and Excel. This on-site position at our Milwaukee facilities offers a 5-days/week schedule and temp-to-hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in supply chain, warehousing, bin stocking and production planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel (tables, filters, sorting).
• Forklift training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement standardized inventory control processes on the production floor.
• Create and maintain bin stock locations and labeling standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct cycle counts; reconcile with ERP.

Skills

Supply chain

Warehousing

Bin stocking

Production planning

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Smartsheet

Epicor

Forklift training

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)

Overview

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

Description

The inventory control specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory control processes on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will work closely with production, supply chain, and engineering to ensure a streamlined inventory system.

Responsibilities

Process Development and Oversight

• Implement standardized inventory control processes on production floor.
• Follow standardized processes for receiving, stocking, kitting, and returning parts.
• Monitor inventory levels; Ensure levels align with production needs.
• Lead periodic inventory audits and 5S initiatives.

Bin Stock Management

• Create and maintain bin stock locations.
• Implement labeling standards for parts and bins.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory with system records.

Material Flow

• Monitor status of manufactured components. Expedite through production supervisors.
• Analyze usage patterns and adjust strategies as needed.
• Report material transactions to ERP system &/or ERP team.

Required:

Relevant experience in; Supply Chain, Warehousing, Bin Stocking, Production Planning.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, Project Management Tools, and Excel features such as tables, filters, and sorting. Familiarity with Smartsheet or Epicor preferred.
• Forklift training

Work Requirements:

• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between our facilities (<10 miles apart)
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and handling materials.