Inventory Control Specialist - Drive Material Flow

QPS Employment Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Springfield, MO is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure accurate materials flow and support production schedules. You will work across Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to maintain inventory accuracy and timely material availability.

This role suits detail‑oriented, proactive candidates who enjoy data and inventory systems, with opportunities to contribute to monthly reports and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of inventory control, warehouse administration, or inventory management experience.
• Experience with inventory software, ERP systems, or database management preferred.
• Purchasing or materials planning experience is a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Safety and quality system awareness training preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase orders into the inventory management system following material receipt verification.
• Schedule outbound freight and coordinate shipments with carriers.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify Purchasing of verified stock shortages.
• Review and process custom 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 business needs require.
• Participate in annual physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
• Support sourcing and purchasing efforts for production materials and inventory replenishment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Materials planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP systems

Job description

Monroechamber in Springfield, MO is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure accurate materials flow and support production schedules. You will work across Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to maintain inventory accuracy and timely material availability.

This role suits detail‑oriented, proactive candidates who enjoy data and inventory systems, with opportunities to contribute to monthly reports and process improvements.