Production Control / Inventory Control Specialist

bluescopenac; Evansville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America is seeking a detail-oriented PCIC Specialist to coordinate purchasing, production control, and inventory activities to ensure materials and finished goods are available when needed and orders ship on time.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers, production, warehouse, and management to resolve inventory issues, monitor cycles, and maintain ERP data accuracy across processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience.
• Purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze inventory and purchasing information and identify discrepancies.
• Strong verbal and written communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with computers and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials and finished goods to support manufacturing and customer demand.
• Monitor material requirements and ensure materials are available to support production schedules and shipments.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, delivery dates, part settings, and ERP data.
• Follow up with suppliers on late or at-risk deliveries.
• Identify shortages and communicate issues affecting production or deliveries.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Research inventory differences and communicate findings to management.
• Monitor inventory levels and align with business and production needs.
• Support inventory optimization to minimize shortages and excess stock.
• Review supplier pricing and performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Assist with invoices and PO discrepancies with internal/external partners.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, shipping, purchasing, and management to resolve issues.
• Provide timely updates on material availability, supplier performance, and inventory conditions.
• Support continuous improvement in purchasing and material flow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them!

PCIC Specialist - 1st Shift

BlueScope Buildings North America

Position Summary

BlueScope Buildings North America is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive PCIC Specialist to support our manufacturing operations. The PCIC Specialist is responsible for coordinating purchasing, production control, and inventory control activities to ensure materials and finished goods are available when needed and customer orders are shipped on time and complete .

This position works closely with suppliers, production, warehouse operations, purchasing, and other internal teams to maintain accurate inventory levels, monitor material requirements, resolve supply issues, and support efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials and finished goods required to support manufacturing and customer demand.
• Monitor material requirements and ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer shipments.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, delivery dates, part settings, and related information within the company's ERP system.
• Monitor expected receipts and follow up with suppliers regarding late, incomplete, or otherwise at-risk deliveries.
• Identify potential material shortages and proactively communicate issues that may affect production or customer deliveries.
• Perform cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Research differences between physical inventory and system quantities and communicate findings to management.
• Monitor inventory levels and help ensure inventory is aligned with current business and production requirements.
• Support inventory optimization and initiatives designed to maintain appropriate inventory turns while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Review supplier pricing and performance and communicate supplier-related issues to the appropriate purchasing organization.
• Assist with invoice and purchase-order discrepancies and work with internal and external partners to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records and ensure system information is current and reliable.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, shipping, purchasing, and management teams to resolve material and inventory issues.
• Provide timely communication regarding changes in material availability, supplier performance, and inventory conditions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing, inventory accuracy, material flow, and production support.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze inventory and purchasing information and identify discrepancies or potential issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond effectively to changing production requirements.
• Proficiency with computers and business/ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of purchasing experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or material planning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material flow.
• Experience working with suppliers and resolving delivery or purchasing issues.
• Understanding of inventory management concepts, including inventory accuracy, material availability, and inventory turns.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze purchasing, inventory, and material information and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Problem Solving: Ability to investigate material shortages, inventory variances, and supplier issues and develop practical solutions.Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, production personnel, warehouse employees, and management.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support production and customer requirements.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned purchasing and inventory responsibilities and follows issues through to