SHIPPING - INVENTORY CONTROL

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Kansas to support warehouse operations, maintain accurate counts, and manage inventory movements. The role works closely with Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure readiness for distribution.

The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and starts with a wage of $19.75 to $22.25 per hour, with opportunities to improve processes and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma required.
• Associate degree or program certificate preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience is expected or preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and category reviews.
• Research inventory discrepancies and adjust in the inventory system.
• Review shipping and receiving documents for accuracy.
• Lead the Year end physical inventory process.
• Maintain database and report cycle count results.
• Implement new processes to improve inventory accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Root cause analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Highschool Diploma

Associate degree or certificate

Tools

PeopleSoft (ERP)

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Inventory Control Specialist

Overall Goal of Position:

This position is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and Warehouse operations with inventory control/counts, freight receiving, and other general warehouse functions .

Starting Wage: $19.75 - $22.25

Job Functions

The Inventory Control Specialist is an integral part of the warehouse operations team managing details of Incoming (raw good/packaging) and outgoing (finished goods) inventory ensuring that product on hold, aging inventory, and allocated inventory is reviewed for accuracy continually. Develops and maintains processes and procedures to ensure accurate and productive work activities for this area. Communicates with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service and Operations to ensure that inventory is ready for distribution. Position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• General Operations
• Perform all duties safely, follow all safety guidelines, and proactively participate in site safety programs.
• Follow the daily cycle count and category review calendar.
• Research all inventory-related discrepancies and make appropriate adjustments in the inventory system.
• Review shipping and receiving documents for accuracy.
• Bring to the attention of the department managers immediately any large discrepancies.
• Perform de-kitting and inventory returns from production lines
• Audit incoming and outgoing trucks randomly.
• Lead the Year end physical inventory process.
• Maintain database and report on all cycle count matrix results
• Follow-up to ensure that all changes are implemented in the system regarding BOM changes and other changes related to inventory
• Implement new processes and procedures to improve inventory accuracy and changes to the flow and movement of inventory.
• Culture Building
• Provides guidance/training to new employees and "models the way" with Integral Safety Model.
• Supports plant management in other actions and programs necessary for maintaining the desired company culture.

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance)

• Safety
  • Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to their personal safety as well as the safety of their peers; practices Integral Safety Model concepts
• Quality
  • Accurate and complete paperwork, no discipline issued for quality; sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards
• Initiative
  • Sees what needs to be done and does it w/o being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to help increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed
• Shows up on time, ready to work whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches
• Communication
  • Creates open channels of communication with all levels of team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback
• Integrity
  • Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds
• Teamwork
  • Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers
• Job Knowledge/Training
  • Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company training courses required
• What you do and how you act
• Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI
• Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
• Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties.

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Personal Characteristics
• Professional Demeanor
• Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business"
• Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
• Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
• Smart, creative and inquisitive
• Strong character and integrity- does the right thing even when no one is looking
• Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
• Dependable team player with positive attitude
• Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
• Passion for organization, and attention to details
• Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Performance History
• Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
• Stellar references based on contributions and performance
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas
• Takes direction well and works efficiently but safely
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities
• High attention to detail and ability to work safely in fast paced environment
• Expert at Root cause analysis
• Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, and volume
• Ability to update computer database with completed inventory cycle counts and adjustments.
• Education & Experience:
• Highschool Diploma required (minimum), associate degree or program certificate preferred, 3-5 years related experience, or combination of education and experience
• Experience with PeopleSoft (or other ERP system) is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful but not required

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law