Inventory Control Specialist: Materials & Production

Aston Carter; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Great benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Material Control Coordinator for a contract-to-hire role in Georgetown, KY. You will monitor daily inventory, process movements, generate reports, and coordinate with warehouses and vendors to maintain stock and accuracy.

The role requires hands-on experience in inventory management, data entry, and strong attention to detail. Training times are early hours with a fast-paced environment and opportunities for advancement within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience in inventory control, production control, material planning, or warehouse management.
• Experience with inventory control and material planning in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to perform data entry and prepare basic reports accurately and efficiently.
• Comfort using a computer and basic software, including Excel, email, and internal systems.
• Ability to perform basic math and work comfortably with numbers.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal teams and vendors.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and update daily inventory levels and material usage to support accurate production planning.
• Run basic daily and monthly reports related to inventory, production, and material control.
• Process material movements, including trip and receive transactions, to keep systems and records up to date.
• Print and prepare pick slips for warehouse teams to support timely material picking and shipping.
• Update production and sales reports to reflect current activity and material status.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors as needed to resolve material or inventory issues.
• Create purchase orders when required to maintain appropriate stock levels and support ongoing operations.
• Order supplies, safety gear, and signage to ensure teams have the materials and equipment they need.
• Help coordinate meetings, events, or team needs related to material control and production activities.
• Remain available on-call when urgent material or inventory issues arise and require prompt attention.
• Use RF scan guns and labeling processes to support accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Support warehouse management, shipping and receiving activities, and production control processes as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Material planning

Data entry

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Shipping/receiving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

RF scan guns

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Material Control Coordinator for a contract-to-hire role in Georgetown, KY. You will monitor daily inventory, process movements, generate reports, and coordinate with warehouses and vendors to maintain stock and accuracy.

The role requires hands-on experience in inventory management, data entry, and strong attention to detail. Training times are early hours with a fast-paced environment and opportunities for advancement within a manufacturing setting.