Inventory Control Specialist — Precision & Workflow Leader

ESAB; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ESAB Corporation in Denton, TX is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to safeguard inventory accuracy and support fast, error-free outbound shipments. You will operate in a team that drives precision in material flow and train colleagues on inventory processes.

You will reconcile physical and system records, investigate variances, monitor locations, and assist with receiving, put-away, replenishment, and transfers.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (read, write, speak).
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with RF guns preferred.
• Heavy order fulfillment experience preferred.
• Prior Inventory Control experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred (reach truck, order picker, electric pallet jack, dock stocker).

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular reconciliation of physical inventory and system inventory records.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, root causes, and transaction discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain inventory locations to ensure proper storage, identification, and material traceability.
• Execute inventory adjustments in SAP or other warehouse management systems following established procedures and approval processes.
• Support receiving, put-away, replenishment, and inventory transfer activities to ensure material availability.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Assist with annual physical inventory counts and support external or internal audit requirements.
• Verify inventory transactions related to inbound receipts, outbound shipments, returns, and production consumption.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Customer Service, Production, and Logistics teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Monitor aging, obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory and provide recommendations for disposition.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Generate and maintain inventory reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for leadership review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and process efficiency.
• Perform location audits and slotting optimization to maximize warehouse space utilization.
• Assist in training warehouse personnel on inventory processes, system transactions, and best practices.
• Participate in investigations involving customer shortages, shipping discrepancies, and inventory claims.
• Maintain proper documentation and transaction records to support SOX, ISO, FDA, UL, or other compliance requirements where applicable.
• Support implementation of process improvements and corrective actions resulting from inventory audits and quality findings.

Skills

Fluent in English

RF guns knowledge

Heavy order fulfillment

Inventory control experience

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Ship Exec

PPG

Job description

ESAB Corporation in Denton, TX is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to safeguard inventory accuracy and support fast, error-free outbound shipments. You will operate in a team that drives precision in material flow and train colleagues on inventory processes.

You will reconcile physical and system records, investigate variances, monitor locations, and assist with receiving, put-away, replenishment, and transfers.