Inventory Control Specialist — ERP & Cycle Counts

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Broussard, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Associate in Broussard, LA to manage receiving, cycle counts, and ERP updates. You will coordinate with Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, and Production to resolve variances and maintain material flow.

The role requires attention to detail, strong documentation, and experience with ERP systems and Excel. A high school diploma is required, and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of warehouse, receiving, inventory control, and material-handling practices.
• Ability to perform accurate cycle counts.
• Experience using ERP or computerized inventory systems for receiving, material movement, and inventory transactions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry, email, and spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.
• Good organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, work orders, part numbers, and inventory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy, traceability, safety, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming material against purchase orders, packing slips, part numbers, quantities, and required documentation; identify and report shortages, overages, damage, or other discrepancies.
• Complete receiving transactions in the ERP inventory system accurately and timely, including quantities, receipt dates, storage locations, and other required information.
• Maintain receiving records and supporting documentation, including packing slips, receiving paperwork, material certifications, and other required records.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, Production, and other departments to resolve receiving discrepancies, material holds, documentation issues, and inventory variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory quantities and locations during all receipts, issues, transfers, returns, and other material movements.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts when needed, physical inventory counts, and inventory audits; document count results and research discrepancies before adjustments are processed.
• Assist with maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking completion of assigned counts, recounts, variance research, and corrective actions.
• Research inventory variances by reviewing ERP transactions, work orders, receiving history, material movements, and storage locations; elevate unresolved issues as required.
• Support annual and periodic physical inventory activities, including count preparation, count documentation, recounts, reconciliation, and inventory cleanup.
• Maintain organized inventory locations, bin labels, part identification, and material traceability to support warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Process material returns, transfers, and other inventory-related transactions and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Generate precise pick tickets and execute material consumption transactions in the ERP system to ensure seamless production workflow.
• Report shortages, damaged material, nonconforming material, and inventory control concerns to the appropriate supervisor and Quality personnel.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling devices in accordance with training and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and perform basic preventative checks on assigned material-handling equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Cycle counts

ERP systems

Excel

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Associate in Broussard, LA to manage receiving, cycle counts, and ERP updates. You will coordinate with Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, and Production to resolve variances and maintain material flow.

The role requires attention to detail, strong documentation, and experience with ERP systems and Excel. A high school diploma is required, and on-site work is expected.