Inventory Control Specialist — Manufacturing Growth & Benefits

J C FORD COMPANY; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN is expanding its manufacturing plant and seeking an inventory control specialist. You will maintain inventory records, monitor reorder points, and coordinate with customer service and logistics to ensure accurate stock levels and timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic shop math, the ability to read blueprints, and strong teamwork and communication skills with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates competency in basic shop math.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Flexible and responsive with strong teamwork orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work and continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Able to work well with others in a cross-functional team.
• Driven to achieve results and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform counts and ensure inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of inventories.
• Assess inventory output to identify productivity trends.
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories regularly.
• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders.
• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• File claims for defective products discovered.
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics departments.
• Check expiration dates and transfer/remove products as needed.
• Test processes and track performance in data systems to locate issues.
• Establish relationships with suppliers for quality and cost-effective deals.
• Comply with plant safety procedures at all times.
• Document time and work completed via the data collection system.

Skills

Basic shop math

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Quality mindset

Following instructions

Cross-functional collaboration

Results oriented

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN is expanding its manufacturing plant and seeking an inventory control specialist. You will maintain inventory records, monitor reorder points, and coordinate with customer service and logistics to ensure accurate stock levels and timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic shop math, the ability to read blueprints, and strong teamwork and communication skills with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.