Strategic Production & Inventory Control Specialist

Bluescope-Buildings-North-America,-Inc.; Evansville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

Retirement

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America is seeking a detail-oriented PCIC Specialist to support our manufacturing operations on 1st shift. The role coordinates purchasing, production control, and inventory to ensure materials and finished goods are available and orders ship on time.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in manufacturing, purchasing experience, and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze inventory and purchasing information and identify discrepancies or potential issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to changing production requirements.
• Proficiency with computers and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials and finished goods to support manufacturing and customer demand.
• Monitor material requirements and ensure availability to support production schedules and shipments.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, delivery dates, part settings, and ERP data.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding late, incomplete, or at-risk deliveries.
• Identify potential material shortages and communicate issues affecting production or customer deliveries.
• Perform cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods and investigate discrepancies.
• Investigate differences between physical inventory and system quantities and report findings to management.
• Monitor inventory levels and help ensure alignment with current business and production needs.
• Support inventory optimization and initiatives to maintain appropriate turns while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Review supplier pricing and performance and communicate issues to purchasing.
• Assist with invoice and purchase-order discrepancies and resolutions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records and ensure system information is current.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, shipping, purchasing, and management to resolve material and inventory issues.
• Provide timely communication regarding changes in material availability and supplier performance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

BlueScope Buildings North America is seeking a detail-oriented PCIC Specialist to support our manufacturing operations on 1st shift. The role coordinates purchasing, production control, and inventory to ensure materials and finished goods are available and orders ship on time.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in manufacturing, purchasing experience, and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration.