Inventory Specialist

Pregis; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage spare parts inventory for machine production and related duties. You will maintain stock levels, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure accurate purchasing records to support uptime.

In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will track spending, conduct cycle counts, use SAP ERP, and assist with budget variances. This full-time, hourly role requires a high school diploma and at least five years’ manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Functional expert.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Working knowledge of purchasing processes, purchase orders, and supplier coordination.
• Ability to track spending, maintain purchasing records, and monitor expenditures against established budgets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate spare parts inventory levels to meet production needs.
• Purchase inventory, maintenance, and production parts as required, coordinating with approved suppliers to support operational needs and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Monitor and maintain spending budgets for parts and inventory purchases, track expenditures against approved budgets, and communicate budget variances or purchasing concerns to the Maintenance Planner.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and supporting documentation, in accordance with company requirements.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories.
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis.
• Track incoming and outgoing spare parts inventory.
• Collect and store incoming parts in defined locations.
• Maintain count accuracy (digital and physical counting).
• Dispose of obsolete parts inventory as directed.
• Provide inventory items such as parts to maintenance to maintain equipment and production uptime.
• Utilize Forklifts to safely store and move parts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Procurement software

Job description

We’re Not Just in the Packaging Business–We’re in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title:

Inventory Control Specialist

Classification:

Hourly

Reports To:

Inventory Control Supervisor

Department:

Inventory Control

Summary Of Job

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for daily management of Pregis’ spare parts inventory system for machine production and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate spare parts inventory levels to meet production needs.
• Purchase inventory, maintenance, and production parts as required, coordinating with approved suppliers to support operational needs and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Monitor and maintain spending budgets for parts and inventory purchases, track expenditures against approved budgets, and communicate budget variances or purchasing concerns to the Maintenance Planner.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and supporting documentation, in accordance with company requirements.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories.
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis.
• Track incoming and outgoing spare parts inventory.
• Collect and store incoming parts in defined locations.
• Maintain count accuracy (digital and physical counting).
• Dispose of obsolete parts inventory as directed.
• Provide inventory items such as parts to maintenance to maintain equipment and production uptime.
• Utilize Forklifts to safely store and move parts.
• Keep the work area clean and clear of scrap material.
• Attend meetings and completes safety training as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote positive teamwork culture.
• Functional expert.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Working knowledge of purchasing processes, purchase orders, and supplier coordination.
• Ability to track spending, maintain purchasing records, and monitor expenditures against established budgets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 30 lbs)
• Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed

Position Type

• Full time
• Overtime expected per business demand

Compensation

• $28.00/hour

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing preferred

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

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