Senior Inventory Controller: End-to-End Flow & Cost Insight

Universal Steel; Fort Lee, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonus

Professional development reimbursement

Daily meal allowance

Team meals and events

Fitness membership reimbursement

Team-building activities

Birthday gifts

Job summary

Universal Steel is seeking a Senior Inventory Coordinator to independently manage the full inventory lifecycle—from receipt through processing, cost reconciliation, and shipment—across multiple sites. You will lead day-to-day operations with minimal supervision while aligning Supply Chain and Accounting on cost and flow issues.

The role requires experience in inventory, strong analytical and communication skills, and bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain, or operations with discrepancy resolution or vendor reconciliation responsibility.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate findings into clear, actionable reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to communicate findings to Accounting and Supply Chain leadership.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.

Responsibilities

• Manage core inventory workflows, including item setup, receipt processing, stock transfers, and processing-center transactions.
• Monitor vessel and barge arrivals, record inventory receipts across multiple sites, and investigate discrepancies.
• Review damaged or nonconforming materials and document quality-control findings to support the claims process.
• Review processing results, follow up with processing centers, and post related inventory transactions and invoices.
• Own the monthly vendor reconciliation process end-to-end and drive resolution of discrepancies.
• Review third-party warehouse storage invoices and dispute inaccuracies or overcharges.
• Compile inventory and shipment reports to support annual inventory tax filings.
• Track and manage inventory cost flow across sites and flag cost variances before they affect margins.
• Manage inventory across the full warehousing cycle from inbound receipt to outbound shipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for processing centers and third-party warehouses on flow/cost issues.
• Partner with Accounting during month-end/year-end close to ensure accuracy and clean reconciliations.
• Mentor Inventory Associates and Coordinators on processing and discrepancy resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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Job description

Universal Steel is seeking a Senior Inventory Coordinator to independently manage the full inventory lifecycle—from receipt through processing, cost reconciliation, and shipment—across multiple sites. You will lead day-to-day operations with minimal supervision while aligning Supply Chain and Accounting on cost and flow issues.

The role requires experience in inventory, strong analytical and communication skills, and bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.