Inventory Specialist

Garlock Family of Companies; Town of Palmyra (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Garlock is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support manufacturing and supply chain operations. You will ensure inventory accuracy, handle ERP transactions, and collaborate with multiple teams to move materials efficiently from receipt to shipment.

The role emphasizes cycle counts, discrepancy investigation, data integrity, and cross-functional cooperation to improve inventory performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or supply chain environments preferred but not required.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Motivated, dependable and solution-oriented, with a focus on process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Process inventory movements within ERP and maintain data accuracy.
• Support receiving, production and shipping operations.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data handling

ERP systems

Communication

Teamwork

Interest in manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and making sure everything is where it should be? Garlock is seeking an Inventory Specialist to play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing and supply chain operations. In this hands-on position, you'll help ensure inventory accuracy, support production success, and keep materials moving efficiently from receipt through shipment. This role combines inventory control, data accuracy, ERP transactions, and collaboration across manufacturing, warehouse, purchasing, and logistics teams.

What You'll Do

• Perform cycle counts and support physical inventory activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and help identify root causes.
• Process inventory transactions and maintain ERP data accuracy.
• Support receiving, production, and shipping operations.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives that support business performance.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with data and computer systems.
• Ability to learn ERP and inventory management systems.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or supply chain environments is preferred but not required.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• A motivated, dependable individual who enjoys finding solutions and improving processes.

Why Join Garlock?

At Garlock, you'll be part of a team that supports world-class manufacturing while gaining valuable experience in inventory control, supply chain operations, and ERP systems. Whether you're looking to build a career in operations, logistics, or supply chain management, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and make a visible impact every day. The position works closely with Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Logistics, offering broad exposure across the business.

Your Role in Our Values:

At Garlock, our values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect guide how we work, collaborate, and grow. In this role, you will have opportunities to live these values every day by creating safe environments, driving meaningful results, and building respectful relationships.

• Safety: Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Garlock Safety Pledge in everything you do. Look for ways to improve safety in your work, your team, and the broader organization, because safety starts with each of us.
• Excellence: Bring your full self to work. Focus on creating value, driving innovation, and continuously improving how we work.
• Respect: Create space for every voice to be heard. Foster a workplace built on mutual respect, where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to both personal and organizational success.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including thebackground, education, training,and experience required, as well as geographicconsiderations such as cost of labor, and applicable local andstate laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position istypically $20.50 - $27.00 per hour. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.Bonus,gainshare, and/or equitymay be eligible for this position.Enpro offers a range of benefits including, butnotlimited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplementalinsurance options.

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Full Job Description

GENERAL NATURE OF JOB:

Provides day-to-day support to manufacturing, warehouse, and supply chain operations through the accurate management of inventory transactions and physical inventory processes. Maintains inventory accuracy by executing cycle counts, processing material movements, reporting scrap, resolving inventory discrepancies, and supporting ERP data integrity. Works closely with Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Logistics to ensure materials are accurately tracked from receipt through production and shipment. Contributes to operational objectives through attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to established inventory control procedures.

Essential Functions

Inventory Control

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts according to established inventory control procedures.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist in determining root causes of variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through timely and accurate ERP transactions.
• Support annual physical inventory activities, including preparation, counting, reconciliation, and follow-up actions.
• Monitor inventory locations and ensure materials are stored and identified correctly.
• Assist in identifying excess, obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory.

ERP Transaction Management

• Process inventory movement transactions within the ERP system, including transfers between locations, production moves, receipts, issues, and adjustments.
• Ensure production orders, work-in-process (WIP), and inventory balances are maintained accurately.
• Process and document scrap transactions in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist in eliminating inventory errors, negative inventory balances, and transaction discrepancies.
• Review inventory reports and communicate issues requiring corrective action.
• Support efforts to maintain data integrity across inventory, production, and warehouse processes.

Material Coordination and Operational Support

• Coordinate with production personnel to ensure materials are available and accurately recorded at the appropriate work centers.
• Support receiving and shipping functions by verifying inventory transactions and material movements.
• Assist with investigations related to inventory shortages, overages, and material traceability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, process efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Follow established safety procedures and promote a culture of Safety, Excellence, and Respect.
• Cross-train in related materials management and inventory control functions.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Postsecondary education or technical training is a plus but not required.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and effectively use ERP and inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and work instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of inventory control concepts preferred.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM coursework or certification interest is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office and Manufacturing Environment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical inventory counts, including bending, reaching, and climbing ladders when required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.