Stockroom Inventory Control A

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Stockroom Inventory Control professional to support plant operations through effective inventory control, purchasing coordination, and shipment planning.

This role helps maintain accurate stock levels, ensures timely material availability, and collaborates with internal teams and vendors to keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized and reliable, comfortable working across purchasing, planning, and stockroom functions,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fork truck license required, with ability to safely drive into semi-trailers.
• Experience in inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or purchasing support preferred.
• SAP and Excel experience preferred, ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Order goods and materials to maintain plant stock levels.
• Update purchase orders with revised delivery dates and pricing.
• Track missing, incorrect, or delayed parts and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with planners to stock correct parts and materials for operations.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships through timely communication and coordination on orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Vendor communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Stockroom Inventory Control professional to support plant operations through effective inventory control, purchasing coordination, and shipment planning. This role is responsible for helping maintain accurate stock levels, supporting timely material availability, and working closely with internal teams and vendors to keep operations running efficiently.

Position Summary

The Stockroom Inventory Control role supports stockroom and plant operations by ordering goods, maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating shipments, and assisting with inventory-related problem solving. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working across purchasing, planning, and stockroom functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Order goods and materials needed to maintain plant stock levels.
• Update purchase orders with revised delivery dates, pricing, and related information.
• Track missing, incorrect, or delayed parts and help resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with planners to ensure the correct parts and materials are stocked to support operations.
• Build and maintain positive vendor relationships through timely communication, follow-up, and coordination on purchase orders, parts, and delivery expectations.
• Review and follow up on past-due reports on a regular basis.
• Support and help lead monthly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with stockroom leadership and purchasing staff to support daily operations and strategic purchasing projects.
• Arrange shipments through carriers such as UPS or LTL when needed.
• Assist on the stockroom floor during periods of staff absence or increased operational need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fork truck license is required, with the ability to safely drive into semi-trailers.
• Experience in inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or purchasing support preferred.
• Strong maintenance background preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams and with vendors.
• SAP and Excel experience is preferred, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced plant environment.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This position works closely with stockroom, planning, purchasing, and vendor partners to help ensure materials are available when needed, inventory records remain accurate, and supplier relationships are managed professionally. Candidates who are dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities will be well suited for this role.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, pre-employment drug screen, a pre-employment physical, and a job function test.

BENEFITS :
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.