Production Inventory Control Lead

Aerotek; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to oversee inventory control in a Somerset, NJ production environment. The role emphasizes accurate stock levels, timely cycle counts, and reliable data entry to support operations and decision-making.

Contract to Hire position with onsite work. The pay range is $23.00–$28.00 per hour, reflecting qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible benefits may include healthcare, retirement, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management within a production or operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience conducting cycle counts and reconciling inventory discrepancies.
• Proficiency in data entry with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret inventory data and identify issues or trends.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inventory tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with production and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory management activities to ensure accurate stock levels and timely updates.
• Lead and coordinate inventory control processes across the production environment.
• Plan, execute, and monitor regular cycle counts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile inventory records against physical stock and system data.
• Perform accurate data entry of inventory transactions, adjustments, and movements into the inventory management system.
• Monitor inventory trends and report issues such as variances, shortages, and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with production and other operational teams to ensure inventory availability for scheduled work.
• Implement and follow standardized procedures for inventory handling, storage, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and control.
• Maintain clear and organized records of inventory activities for auditing and reporting purposes.

Skills

Inventory management

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Data entry

Inventory data interpretation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Inventory systems software

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to oversee inventory control in a Somerset, NJ production environment. The role emphasizes accurate stock levels, timely cycle counts, and reliable data entry to support operations and decision-making.

Contract to Hire position with onsite work. The pay range is $23.00–$28.00 per hour, reflecting qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible benefits may include healthcare, retirement, and more.