Inventory Specialist – ERP & Continuous Improvement

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

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.