Inventory Control Technician

IPS Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Adhesives (IPSA) is seeking an inventory specialist to maintain accurate stock levels, perform cycle counts, and reconcile discrepancies within the JDE ERP system. You will support annual physical inventories, ensure safe, organized warehouse operations, and contribute to process improvements through reporting in Excel.

Strong collaboration with production and shipping teams is essential. This full-time, on-site role requires 3 years of related inventory experience and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 3 years of related inventory experience.
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of distribution and warehouse operations.
• Proficient with ERP and reporting tools (JDE, Paycom, Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cycle counts and report results to leadership.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and adjust records.
• Support annual/quarterly inventory counts and flexible hours during inventories.
• Maintain 5S in warehouses and ensure safe, clean operations.
• Monitor product flow and prevent stock shortages.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

JDE ERP

Paycom

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IPS Adhesives (IPSA) is a global supplier of adhesives and related solutions to a wide variety of markets. For over 65 years, IPS Adhesives has invested in product innovation, that provides specialized bonding solutions that are shaping the future of leading-edge assembly and construction design. Our brands are trusted worldwide by kitchen, bedroom and bathroom fitters, sign and display assembly operations, structural partners working in transportation, construction, boat building and more. Through these innovative performance and environmentally conscious-led solutions, we believe we can also help improve the lives of people working in these industries for generations to come.

IPS Adhesives wants to Inspire its People to Succeed by engaging dynamic, collaborative and safety conscious team members to join our growing business. We are looking for a talented, “act-like-an-owner” team member to help drive our business, starting with the voice of the customer and closing with extraordinary service and value.

This position is responsible for maintaining inventory levels and physical inventory process, conducting accurate counting of inventory, investigate, resolve shortages and reconcile discrepancies. A key component of this role is developing reports to find inventory errors and finding solutions to prevent future errors. Creates plan to correct found irregularities and shares results with leadership. Support the accuracy of product flow while processing, monitoring and closing work orders within the E1 JDE Enterprise Resource Planning System. Must have flexibility to adjust work schedule to meet with necessary personnel, to complete assigned tasks of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the cycle count progress to identify necessary recounts and provides regular reports on the results.
• Analyze data, reconcile, and accurately process all inventory discrepancies and adjustments from cycle counts.
• Drives annual and quarterly physical inventory counts and is required to work extended hours during inventories if required.
• Own 5S of the finished goods and raw material warehouses
• Identifies aged and damaged inventory and completes Inventory Adjustment forms and inputs corrections in Inventory System
• Monitor product flow, supplies to ensure smooth operations without disruptions.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment is maintained through proactive safety measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 3 years related inventory experience, includingmonitoring warehouse flow and storage of goods is required.
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of distribution environments, inventory, and warehouse operations.
• Solid computer and reporting skills: (Microsoft Office, JDE, Paycom)
• JDE software experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement approach to processes
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.