Inventory Control Specialist – Precision, Analytics & Growth

Carter Machinery Company; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee training programs

Tool allowances and loans

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to manage inventory accuracy and cycle counts in a fast-paced parts environment.

You will collaborate with counter, service and warehouse teams to ensure correct putaway, picking, and shipping—while maintaining strong documentation and traceability. The role requires sharp problem-solving, attention to detail, and solid experience with WMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with vendors in a parts environment; inventory and ordering system
• Warehouse experience: receiving/putaway/picking/shipping
• Cycle counting and root cause analysis experience
• High school diploma
• Thorough understanding of parts inventory control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with systems
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to investigate: what happened, where did it break, what's the fix?

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies (shorts/overages, bin errors, mis-scans, cycle count variances)
• Maintain transaction accuracy in WMS/ERP (receipts, adjustments, transfers, RTVs, credits)
• Support/execute cycle counts (daily/weekly) and coordinate root-cause fixes with supervisors
• Monitor key exception queues (unconfirmed receipts, missing scans, negative on-hand, variances)
• Validate putaway/pick integrity: correct bin, quantity, UOM, traceability
• Audit and correct order documents before billing finalization (shipping confirmations, POD, core charges)
• Process and reconcile returns/credits with documentation
• Support inter-branch paperwork: stock transfers, backorders, emergency orders
• Clear communication with counter/service/warehouse and ensure correct flow of information
• Function effectively in fast-paced/high-volume environment and use MS Office tools

Skills

Inventory control

WMS/ERP

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WMS system

ERP system

KTrack

Job description

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to manage inventory accuracy and cycle counts in a fast-paced parts environment.

You will collaborate with counter, service and warehouse teams to ensure correct putaway, picking, and shipping—while maintaining strong documentation and traceability. The role requires sharp problem-solving, attention to detail, and solid experience with WMS/ERP systems.