Inventory Control Specialist – Fishbowl & Manufacturing

Joseph; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Incentive/Bonus Program

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Joseph's Bakery in Lawrence, MA is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Specialist to join our Procurement team. This role maintains accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, supporting production planning and material movement across the plant.

The ideal candidate owns inventory processes, improves efficiency, and helps implement and manage the Fishbowl Inventory system, training teammates and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or warehouse operations; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems; experience with Fishbowl or similar ERP/WMS software (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of cycle counting, reconciliation, FIFO, and lot traceability principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Purchasing, Finance, Warehouse, and Quality.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory levels for all raw materials, packaging, and finished goods through regular cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, ensuring all adjustments are properly documented and approved.
• Function as the gatekeeper for all material movement in receiving, transfers, consumption, and returns to ensure timely and accurate system updates.
• Support the implementation, configuration, and daily operation of the Fishbowl Inventory system; assist with data migration, item setup, and system audits.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Finance teams to ensure real-time inventory visibility and accurate costing.
• Partner with Warehouse and Production teams to develop standardized material handling and labeling procedures.
• Analyze inventory trends and variances, providing reporting and insights to management.
• Maintain cycle count schedules, develop count sheets, and reconcile variances within the ERP/Fishbowl system.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and food safety protocols, including lot tracking, traceability, and FIFO practices.
• Assist in training employees on inventory control processes and the proper use of Fishbowl.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving accuracy, and streamlining workflows.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Cycle counting

FIFO/Lot traceability

Excel

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Fishbowl

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Job description

Joseph's Bakery in Lawrence, MA is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Specialist to join our Procurement team. This role maintains accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, supporting production planning and material movement across the plant.

The ideal candidate owns inventory processes, improves efficiency, and helps implement and manage the Fishbowl Inventory system, training teammates and driving continuous improvement across the organization.