Senior Inventory Control Specialist

Avantor; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an inventory control specialist in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on day-to-day stock accuracy, reconciliation, material movements, and system updates across SAP and MS Office tools.

You will coordinate with warehouse operations, procurement, and production to resolve discrepancies and support continuous supply chain operations. This position emphasizes accurate counting, data integrity, and timely communication with internal teams and suppliers to prevent shortages and

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred.
• 2 years inventory control experience or an equivalent degree/certification.
• Experience using warehousing computer systems.
• Experience counting inventories in a large distribution center.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook and Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day inventory objectives and ensure stock accuracy.
• Perform inventory reconciliation and coordinate material movements.
• Investigate discrepancies between records and physical counts.
• Communicate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Generate CPI reports and support monthly location accuracy metrics.
• Move inventory in SAP and maintain system data across modules.
• Participate in wall-to-wall counts and maintain inventory integrity.

Skills

Warehousing systems

Wall-to-wall inventory

PIT operation

MS Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Avantor is seeking an inventory control specialist in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on day-to-day stock accuracy, reconciliation, material movements, and system updates across SAP and MS Office tools.

You will coordinate with warehouse operations, procurement, and production to resolve discrepancies and support continuous supply chain operations. This position emphasizes accurate counting, data integrity, and timely communication with internal teams and suppliers to prevent shortages and