Inventory Control Technician

IPS Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Corporation in Durham, North Carolina seeks a detail-oriented individual for an inventory management role. This position entails maintaining inventory levels, conducting counts, and resolving discrepancies while utilizing JDE.

Experience with inventory in distribution environments is essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a commitment to safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3 years related inventory experience, including monitoring warehouse flow and storage of goods.
• Solid understanding of distribution environments, inventory, and warehouse operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates cycle count progress to identify necessary recounts and provides reports on results.
• Monitors product flow and ensures smooth operations without disruptions.
• Ensures a safe, clean work environment is maintained.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Education

3 years related inventory experience

Tools

JDE

Paycom

Job description

About the Company

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.

For more information visit www.ipsadhesives.com.

About the Role

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, including monitoring 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.