Inventory Control Specialist II

Kelly Services; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist II to support Motorola in Allen, TX. The role focuses on cycle counts, ERP-based discrepancy resolution, and producing accurate inventory records.

You will collaborate with Operations, Production, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Finance to ensure inventory integrity and timely issue resolution. The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and advanced Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• Cycle counts, audits, location accuracy reviews to maintain inventory integrity
• Investigating and reconciling inventory discrepancies within ERP systems
• Analyzing inventory transactions to identify root causes of variances
• Supporting production by addressing inventory shortages and discrepancies promptly
• Generating inventory metrics, variance reports, and management reporting

Responsibilities

• Conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, and location accuracy reviews to maintain inventory integrity
• Investigating and reconciling inventory discrepancies within ERP systems
• Analyzing inventory transactions to identify and resolve root causes of variances
• Supporting production teams by addressing inventory shortages and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Generating inventory metrics, variance reports, and management reporting for leadership
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Finance teams
• Ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures and warehouse processes
• Assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end inventory activities
• Providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced inventory team members

Skills

Inventory control

ERP systems

Oracle experience

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

PowerPoint & Outlook

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Inventory Control Specialist certification

Supply chain coursework

Tools

Oracle ERP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® team as an Inventory Control Specialist II to work at Motorola in Allen, TX. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Pay Rate: $19.00/HR

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be Inventory Control Specialist II:

• Competitive pay rate with consistent, full-time hours
• Work in a safe, collaborative, and innovative environment
• Be part of a respected leader in manufacturing and technology solutions
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth
• Gain valuable experience in inventory management and operations

What’s a typical day as Inventory Control Specialist II? You’ll be:

• Conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, and location accuracy reviews to maintain inventory integrity
• Investigating and reconciling inventory discrepancies within ERP systems
• Analyzing inventory transactions to identify and resolve root causes of variances
• Supporting production teams by addressing inventory shortages and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Generating inventory metrics, variance reports, and management reporting for leadership
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Finance teams
• Ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures and warehouse processes
• Assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end inventory activities
• Providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced inventory team members

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 3+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing inventory
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies
• Are proficient with ERP systems and inventory transaction management (Oracle experience preferred)
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Analysis, Conditional Formatting, Inventory Reporting), as well as proficiency with PowerPoint and Outlook
• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Can effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple departments
• Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a production/warehouse environment
• Hold Inventory Control Specialist certification or have relevant supply chain coursework (preferred)
• Bring experience in electronics manufacturing, repair operations, or continuous improvement projects (preferred)

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.