Inventory Control Specialist I - Drive Turns and Efficiency (Austin)

Investor Relations International, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist I in Austin, TX to manage inventory programs, improve accuracy and efficiency, and optimize turns. The role focuses on inventory analysis, cycle counts, and alignment with corporate purchasing strategies.

The position requires 3+ years as an inventory analyst, a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and preferred APICS certification. Strong Excel/Access skills and ERP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• APICS certification preferred.
• 3+ years inventory analyst experience; cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing experience as scheduler or planner is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory programs, including inventory estimates and analyses, maintenance of metrics tracked, reporting to management, and resolution of inventory issues that arise.
• Pro-Actively increases turns by customer product and meets corporate goals.
• Provides recommendations for purchasing strategies, inventory disposition, and inventory management.
• Bird-dog POs from a macro level for over-commits, cancels and push outs.
• Actively Manages the cycle count program, reconciliation, metrics and outside audits.
• ECN control and disposition follow up for affected material.
• Final review and reconciliation of work order variance and closure.
• Coordinates product transfers to other company manufacturing sites.

Skills

Excel

Access

MRP/ERP knowledge

Cost accounting

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/equivalent experience

APICS certification preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP system Visual

Job description

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist I in Austin, TX to manage inventory programs, improve accuracy and efficiency, and optimize turns. The role focuses on inventory analysis, cycle counts, and alignment with corporate purchasing strategies.

The position requires 3+ years as an inventory analyst, a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and preferred APICS certification. Strong Excel/Access skills and ERP experience are essential for success.