Inventory Control Specialist: Data-Driven & Precise

QPS Employment Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Springfield, MO is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure accurate materials flow on a 1st shift, 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday with OT as needed. You will receive purchase orders, manage inventory levels, perform cycle counts, coordinate with Purchasing, Manufacturing and QA, and support production schedules to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, data-driven, proficient with ERP/inventory software, and capable of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of inventory control or warehouse administration experience.
• Experience with ERP or inventory software preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase orders into the inventory management system with material receipt verification.
• Schedule outbound freight and coordinate shipments with carriers.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify Purchasing of verified stock shortages.
• Review and process Bills of Materials (BOMs) for engineering approval.
• Enter inventory transactions, including parts issued, transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Perform routine cycle counts and investigate inventory variances.
• Prepare shop packets and picking lists for production and warehouse personnel.
• Close completed shop packets and maintain database accuracy.
• Research and resolve inventory quantity discrepancies with Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Prepare monthly inventory performance reports, including cycle count and picking accuracy metrics.
• Assist Material Handlers with picking, kitting, and staging materials as needed.
• Participate in annual physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
• Support sourcing and purchasing efforts for production materials and inventory replenishment.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

QPS Employment Group in Springfield, MO is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure accurate materials flow on a 1st shift, 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday with OT as needed. You will receive purchase orders, manage inventory levels, perform cycle counts, coordinate with Purchasing, Manufacturing and QA, and support production schedules to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, data-driven, proficient with ERP/inventory software, and capable of