Production Control or Inventory Control Specialist

Stoughton Trailers; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a Production Control/Inventory Analyst to monitor transactions, validate BOM accuracy, and maintain data integrity across production and inventory workflows. You will collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to identify variances and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, ERP/MRP proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail to support accurate reporting and continuous improvement in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred with 2+ years in Production Control or Inventory/Materials roles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient with Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production transactions to ensure accurate material consumption and timely recording.
• Investigate and resolve production reporting errors, variances, and consumption discrepancies.
• Validate system transactions against physical production and inventory movements.
• Ensure BOM integrity and inventory adjustments follow procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring inventory issues and propose corrective actions.
• Support production schedule execution with accurate reporting and transaction validation.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Integrity & Consumption Validation

• Monitor production transactions to ensure material consumption is recorded accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve production reporting errors, inventory variances, and consumption discrepancies.
• Validate system transactions against physical production activities and inventory movements.
• Ensure production completions, backflush transactions, scrap reporting, and inventory adjustments are executed according to established procedures.
• Identify and address transactional gaps that may negatively impact inventory accuracy and planning processes.

BOM and Data Integrity Management

• Monitor BOM performance and identify discrepancies between expected and actual material consumption.
• Investigate material variances resulting from BOM inaccuracies, process changes, or reporting errors.
• Partner with Engineering to correct BOM structure, quantities, and material assignments when required.
• Maintain documentation supporting identified issues, corrective actions, and system updates.
• Support implementation and validation of engineering changes affecting production reporting and inventory control.

Quality Auditing & Process Compliance

• Serve as a transactional quality auditor for production control and inventory management processes.
• Conduct routine audits of production transactions, material consumption, and inventory records.
• Identify process non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures related to production reporting and material management.
• Develop reports and metrics highlighting process discipline, inventory accuracy, and transaction compliance performance.

Cross-Functional Problem Resolution

• Act as a liaison between Production, Inventory Control, Materials, Engineering, and Planning teams.
• Lead investigations into recurring inventory accuracy issues and material consumption discrepancies.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on transactional accuracy and process effectiveness.
• Coordinate activities required to resolve production and inventory exceptions.

Production Control Support

• Support production schedule execution through accurate reporting and transaction validation.
• Analyze production performance against schedule requirements.
• Monitor material availability risks resulting from inaccurate transactions or inventory discrepancies.
• Provide analytical support to supervisors and management regarding inventory and production performance trends.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Production Control, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management, or Supply Chain functions.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Syteline, SAP, Oracle, QAD, or similar platforms. (sightline preferred but not required)
• Experience supporting inventory accuracy initiatives and cycle count programs.
• Exposure to BOM management, engineering change processes, and production reporting systems.
• Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes.

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