Inventory Control Specialist III

Staffmark Group; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Life insurance and disability

Optional 401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist III in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on managing inventory programs, analyzing data, and reporting performance to support production planning and cost control.

The position offers strong collaboration across purchasing, planning, and manufacturing teams in a dynamic industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience in inventory analysis, with expert Excel/Access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of inventory analysis or inventory control experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access; expert-level skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, procedures, and standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory programs, including inventory analysis, reporting, performance metrics, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory levels and product turnover to support company goals and improve inventory efficiency.
• Recommend purchasing strategies, inventory disposition plans, and inventory management improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve production planning and demand forecasting while minimizing excess inventory.
• Track Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and coordinate the disposition of affected materials.
• Review, reconcile, and close work orders while investigating inventory and cost variances.
• Coordinate product transfers between company manufacturing sites.
• Develop analytical tools, reports, and presentations to communicate inventory performance and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, manufacturing, and other departments to improve inventory controls and operational efficiency.

Skills

Inventory analysis

ERP systems

MRP knowledge

Excel & Access

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SAP

Job description

Now hiring for a Inventory Control Specialist III Location: Hillsboro, OR Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

Start your next chapter with Staffmark, where people come first, and every role makes an impact.

Looking for Inventory Control Specialist III jobs in Hillsboro where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

Job Duties

• Manage inventory programs, including inventory analysis, reporting, performance metrics, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory levels and product turnover to support company goals and improve inventory efficiency.
• Recommend purchasing strategies, inventory disposition plans, and inventory management improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve production planning and demand forecasting while minimizing excess inventory.
• Track Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and coordinate the disposition of affected materials.
• Review, reconcile, and close work orders while investigating inventory and cost variances.
• Coordinate product transfers between company manufacturing sites.
• Develop analytical tools, reports, and presentations to communicate inventory performance and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, manufacturing, and other departments to improve inventory controls and operational efficiency.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of inventory analysis or inventory control experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, inventory analysis, and reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access; expert-level skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, procedures, and standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, organizational levels, and manufacturing sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification preferred.
• Cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience in scheduling, production planning, or purchasing.
• Experience developing inventory metrics, forecasting tools, and process improvement recommendations.
• Experience with SAP or similar inventory management and ERP systems.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit for extended periods, with intermittent standing, walking, and bending throughout the workday.
• Ability to kneel, reach, push, pull, and grasp as needed.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform computer-based work and prepare reports for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, moderate noise levels, and other workplace hazards.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions as required.
• Ability to travel occasionally for training or meetings, depending on assignment requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

Friendly. Attentive. Solid Team.

"The supervisors are such great people - very friendly and attentive" - Jesus, Staffmark Associate

About Us

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