Specialist- Inventory Control USA (1st Shift)

Socket.dev; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage and validate inventory across warehouses and offsite facilities. You will perform cycle counts, data entry, and variance investigations to improve accuracy and SOX compliance. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

The position emphasizes partnering with operations to drive continuous improvement and maintain strict inventory controls, while supporting outbound shipments and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices.
• Organized, attentive to detail with high accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure data entry reports are correct.
• Assist with physical inventories and monthly cycle counts.
• Investigate variances and take corrective actions to reduce discrepancies.
• Support BOM, spare parts, WIP, and finished good inventories.
• Help develop Inventory management work instructions and back-up for other roles.
• Promote housekeeping and safety practices.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or GED

College courses/certification

3 years warehouse experience

Cycle counting

Oracle WMS Cloud experience

Tools

Oracle WMS Cloud

Job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Ensures Oracle ERP and WMS transactions are executed accurately and in a timely manner. Demonstrates and promotes First Solar’s Core Values while fostering teamwork in support of the company’s mission. This role is responsible for managing physical inventory validations and cycle count activities across assigned warehouse and offsite facilities, as well as executing inventory transactions for BOM, spare parts, and finished goods materials. The position is accountable for identifying and escalating systemic issues and inventory discrepancies, implementing solutions aligned with established best practices, and driving inventory accuracy through data analysis, tracking, and reporting. Additionally, this role supports continuous improvement initiatives, assists with physical inventory and cycle count programs, and ensures compliance with SOX controls, import/export regulations, company policies, and applicable inventory management standards.

Education/Experience:

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• College course work, certification, or formal training are highly desired.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse (shipping/receiving) experience required.
• Cycle counting experience is beneficial.
• Oracle WMS Cloud experience preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices.
• Organized, attentive to detail & functions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft suite applications.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the resulting inventory and data entry reports and their accuracy.
• Assists with physical inventories and monthly cycle count activities.
• Analyzes and investigates inventory variances. Implement correct actions as needed to reduce/eliminate variances.
• Assists with BOM, Spare, WIP, and Finish Good and inventories activities.
• Supports the creation of Inventory management Work Instructions
• Providing Work based solutions for inventory dispensaries.
• Prioritize shipment requests based on the requestor delivery dates.
• Processes offsite warehouse shipment requests. Update internal tracking system(s) as necessary to reflect offsite shipments.
• Supports continuous improvement activities.
• Serves as a back-up to other key Inventory Control positions.
• Established and promotes good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Maintains a proper level of communication and fosters team building.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.89 - $26.44, Hourly

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
• Any position with an essential function of PIV operation requires 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.