Precision Inventory Control Specialist

ESAB; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ESAB Corporation in Denton, Texas is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to drive accurate, timely material flow within the Distribution Center.

Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, this role focuses on reconciling inventory records, investigating variances, supporting receiving, put-away, replenishment, and shipments, and maintaining system accuracy in SAP and related tools. Fluency in English and prior inventory control experience are required, with forklift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (read, write, speak).
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with RF guns preferred.
• Heavy order fulfillment experience preferred.
• Prior Inventory Control experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred (reach truck, order picker, electric pallet jack, dock stocker).

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular reconciliation of physical inventory and system inventory records.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, root causes, and transaction discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain inventory locations to ensure proper storage, identification, and material traceability.
• Execute inventory adjustments in SAP or other warehouse management systems following established procedures and approval processes.
• Support receiving, put-away, replenishment, and inventory transfer activities to ensure material availability.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Assist with annual physical inventory counts and support external or internal audit requirements.
• Verify inventory transactions related to inbound receipts, outbound shipments, returns, and production consumption.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Customer Service, Production, and Logistics teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Monitor aging, obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory and provide recommendations for disposition.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Generate and maintain inventory reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for leadership review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and process efficiency.
• Perform location audits and slotting optimization to maximize warehouse space utilization.
• Assist in training warehouse personnel on inventory processes, system transactions, and best practices.
• Participate in investigations involving customer shortages, shipping discrepancies, and inventory claims.
• Maintain proper documentation and transaction records to support SOX, ISO, FDA, UL, or other compliance requirements where applicable.
• Support implementation of process improvements and corrective actions resulting from inventory audits and quality findings.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Leadership capability

Ability to work independently and as a

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Ship Exec

Reach truck

Job description

ESAB Corporation in Denton, Texas is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to drive accurate, timely material flow within the Distribution Center.

Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, this role focuses on reconciling inventory records, investigating variances, supporting receiving, put-away, replenishment, and shipments, and maintaining system accuracy in SAP and related tools. Fluency in English and prior inventory control experience are required, with forklift experience preferred.