Senior Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift

Award Staffing; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

A Senior Inventory Control Specialist role with Award Staffing is located in Maple Lake, MN, on 1st shift (Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM) with a direct hire path. The position emphasizes maintaining inventory accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, including daily cycle counts, reconciliations, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in inventory control or related fields, experience with ERP/WMS systems, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliations using ERP/WMS software.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily cycle counting, reconciliation, discrepancy investigation and continuous improvement.
• Support rotational molding manufacturing and warehouse operations to identify root causes and strengthen inventory processes.
• Split time between daily cycle counts and ERP-based investigations to analyze transactions and complete reconciliations.
• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Process inventory transactions, adjustments, transfers, and corrections.
• Research discrepancies to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Document findings and communicate results with leadership.
• Train employees on proper inventory procedures and transaction accuracy.
• Update standard work and inventory procedures as needed.
• Ensure cycle counts are completed on schedule and root causes are identified.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift

Maple Lake, MN

About the Opportunity

• Job Title: Senior Inventory Control Specialist
• Pay Rate Range: $49,000.00-$65,000.00/salary
• Location: Maple Lake, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM
• Position Type: Direct Hire

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliations using ERP/WMS software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Preferred: Manufacturing experience, BOM knowledge, intermediate Excel skills, continuous improvement experience.
• Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in warehouse, manufacturing, and office environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, through daily cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy investigation and continuous improvement.
• This role supports rotational molding manufacturing and warehouse operations to identify root causes, retrain team members and strengthen inventory processes.
• This role is split between daily cycle counts and investigation using the ERP system to analyze transactions and completing reconciliations.
• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Process inventory transactions, adjustments, transfers, and corrections.
• Research inventory discrepancies and determine root causes.
• Analyze recurring inventory issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Document findings and communicate results with leadership.
• Help train employees on proper inventory procedures and transaction accuracy.
• Support updates to standard work and inventory procedures.
• Inventory discrepancies are investigated quickly and accurately.
• Cycle counts are completed on schedule.
• Root causes are identified, not just symptoms.
• Inventory accuracy KPI improves over time.
• Repeat inventory issues are reduced through process improvements.
• Departments receive timely, constructive communication regarding inventory findings.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.