Inventory Controller

Judge Direct Placement; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Paid Vacation

401(k) match

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement seeks an Inventory Controller in Stroudsburg, PA to maintain accurate, facility-wide inventory. You will implement cycle counts, reconcile stock, and lead improvements with Operations and Finance.

Qualifications include 3+ years in inventory management in manufacturing or distribution, strong Excel and SAP experience, and a Lean focus. You will generate reports for senior management and drive cost reductions through improved accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of inventory-management experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Continuous-improvement experience with a Lean Manufacturing focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility-wide inventory-control procedures including cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Coordinate monthly on-site and biannual off-site inventory counts.
• Conduct audits to validate count integrity and lead corrective actions.
• Generate inventory reports and present recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to ensure accurate records and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Lean thinking

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The Inventory Controller is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory throughout the facility. This role reports to Finance and works closely with Operations to establish, manage, and continually improve inventory-control processes and procedures. Using standard material-control practices—including cycle counting, annual physical inventories, and pre-production parts audits—the Inventory Controller will ensure the ongoing accuracy, reliability, and integrity of inventory records and control systems.

Location: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 base salary + Bonus.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Paid Vacation. 401(k) match. Benefits begin first day of the month following hire.

Job Description:

Inventory Accuracy and Control

Implement and maintain facility-wide inventory-control procedures, including cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and inventory recordkeeping.

Coordinate and perform scheduled monthly on-site inventory counts.

Coordinate and perform scheduled biannual off-site inventory counts.

Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inventory audits to validate count integrity.

Perform root-cause analysis for cycle-count discrepancies and lead corrective actions that improve process performance.

Review and improve inventory-management processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, minimize holding costs, and strengthen inventory accuracy.

Maintain a clean, orderly, safe, and secure inventory-storage environment, following all safety protocols and security measures to prevent inventory theft or damage.

SAP and Reconciliation Activities

Complete all SAP transactions associated with receipts of bare and painted coil, as well as all coil movement transactions.

Complete monthly off-site coil reconciliation files, including all related SAP transactions.

Complete SAP COGI transactions related to on-site inventory.

Perform monthly vendor steel-scrap analysis.

Reporting and Analysis

Generate regular inventory reports and analyze inventory data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.

Prepare and present inventory reports to senior management, including recommendations for inventory optimization and cost reduction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Compliance

Partner with Operations personnel to maintain a clear, shared understanding of the importance of inventory accuracy.

Work with the Quality Department to ensure damaged materials and products are accurately recorded, removed from inventory, and supported by appropriate quality records.

Ensure inventory-control activities comply with all applicable regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

Qualifications Seeking:

Minimum of three years of inventory-management experience.

Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with responsibility for inventory control.

Thorough knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Continuous-improvement experience with a Lean Manufacturing focus.

Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and precision.

Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of management.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Computer Skills Seeking:

Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and Pivot Tables.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.