Strategic Inventory Control Specialist III

Staffmark; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision coverage

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist III in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on managing inventory programs, analyzing levels and discrepancies, and advising on purchasing strategies to improve efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 8+ years of inventory experience, and proficiency with Excel/Access and SAP ERP. Collaborative, detail-oriented candidates thrive in our professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of inventory analysis or inventory control experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access; expert-level skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, procedures, and standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, organizational levels, and manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory programs, including inventory analysis, reporting, performance metrics, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory levels and product turnover to support company goals and improve inventory efficiency.
• Recommend purchasing strategies, inventory disposition plans, and inventory management improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve production planning and demand forecasting while minimizing excess inventory.
• Track Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and coordinate the disposition of affected materials.
• Review, reconcile, and close work orders while investigating inventory and cost variances.
• Coordinate product transfers between company manufacturing sites.
• Develop analytical tools, reports, and presentations to communicate inventory performance and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, manufacturing, and other departments to improve inventory controls and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Staffmark is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist III in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on managing inventory programs, analyzing levels and discrepancies, and advising on purchasing strategies to improve efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 8+ years of inventory experience, and proficiency with Excel/Access and SAP ERP. Collaborative, detail-oriented candidates thrive in our professional environment.