Inventory Control Specialist: Detail-Driven & Lean

Ascentek Services, LLC; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan options

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Ascentek is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate inventory across our warehouses and production operations. You will perform cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and execute system transactions while maintaining data integrity.

Collaborate with warehouse, production, quality, and supply chain teams to keep materials available, analyze issues, and drive improvements. Applicants should have forklift certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days and a high school

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Understanding of inventory management principles and material flow.
• Experience using ERP systems, WMS platforms, or inventory tracking tools.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Complete system transactions including transfers, adjustments, and reconciliations across locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Support physical inventory processes including planning, execution, and reconciliation.
• Review production schedules and shipping activity to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate rework, reclaim, and slow-moving inventory processes to optimize inventory health.
• Analyze transaction errors and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update inventory control procedures and work instructions.
• Communicate inventory issues and recommend process improvements to leadership.
• Apply Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement principles to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP systems

WMS platforms

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

WMS platforms

Job description

Ascentek is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate inventory across our warehouses and production operations. You will perform cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and execute system transactions while maintaining data integrity.

Collaborate with warehouse, production, quality, and supply chain teams to keep materials available, analyze issues, and drive improvements. Applicants should have forklift certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days and a high school