Inventory Control Specialist: Precision & Analytics

Quaker Eldon; Eldon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Eldon in Eldon, MO seeks an Inventory Control Specialist to help manage inventory, perform cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies through root-cause analysis. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Accounting and Sales to ensure accuracy.

This full-time role relies on data entry, reporting, and maintaining inventory integrity on a day-to-day basis, with on-site collaboration and a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Clear Understanding of Shipping & Warehouse Operations & their Effect on Inventory
• Accurately & Efficiently Use a Scanner
• Obtain and Maintain Forklift Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete routine cycle counts
• Complete inventory in priority order
• Enter data quickly and accurately
• Ensure that physical inventory matches system inventory
• Collaborate with Production Leads moving materials in and out of the Warehouse
• Develop an overall understanding of the inventory system, functions, and how transactions impact inventory balances
• Track inventory accuracy and levels by maintaining cycle count metrics
• Run inventory analyses to solve inventory issues and reconcile item balances
• Resolve discrepancies reported by Purchasing and Accounting
• Perform root cause analysis to clarify errors, determine resolutions, then make necessary adjustments to eliminate the source of errors
• Explain any inventory discrepancies
• Assist with year-end physical inventory
• Create and maintain a safe and clean environment, keep shelves and inventory neat and organized
• Work with Quaker's Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Accounting and Sales Teams to solve problems and answer questions
• Backup the Production Lead in their absence
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Communicate via email and prepare reports.
• Review and analyze data and information concerning inventory discrepancies.
• Plan, prioritize and monitor cycle count activities.
• Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Shipping & Warehouse Operations

Scanner操作

Forklift Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Quaker Eldon in Eldon, MO seeks an Inventory Control Specialist to help manage inventory, perform cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies through root-cause analysis. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Accounting and Sales to ensure accuracy.

This full-time role relies on data entry, reporting, and maintaining inventory integrity on a day-to-day basis, with on-site collaboration and a safety-conscious environment.