Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control SpecialistThe Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring material availability to support production schedules in a fast-paced electronic contract manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, material transactions, receiving verification, stockroom organization, and material traceability. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with electronic components, ERP systems, and manufacturing inventory processes.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInventory ManagementMaintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system.Perform daily inventory transactions including receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, and returns.Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and transaction errors.Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages, excess inventory, or obsolete materials.Support inventory audits and annual physical inventory counts.Cycle Counting & AccuracyExecute daily and weekly cycle count programs.Analyze count variances and determine root causes.Implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.Maintain inventory accuracy targets of 98% or greater.Material TraceabilityEnsure proper lot code, date code, and serial number traceability requirements are maintained.Verify material labeling and storage practices comply with company procedures and customer requirements.Support ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ITAR, and customer-specific traceability requirements.Receiving & Material VerificationVerify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.Confirm quantity, part number, revision level, manufacturer, and date code accuracy.Coordinate with Quality and Purchasing regarding discrepancies or non-conforming materials.Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, and stored.Production SupportIssue materials to production work orders.Perform material staging and kitting verification activities.Process material returns from production and update inventory accordingly.Support production teams with material availability inquiries and shortages.Stockroom OrganizationMaintain a clean, organized, and controlled stockroom environment.Ensure proper ESD handling and storage practices are followed.Manage FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory rotation.Monitor shelf-life controlled materials and identify items approaching expiration.Reporting & Continuous ImprovementGenerate inventory reports and KPI metrics.Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy and material flow.Assist in developing and maintaining inventory control procedures and work instructions.Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Minimum 2 years of inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or material management experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Sage 100, Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).Strong Microsoft Excel skills.Ability to perform mathematical calculations and inventory reconciliations.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.Preferred QualificationsExperience in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) or PCB assembly environment.Familiarity with electronic components, date codes, lot traceability, and moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs).Understanding of ESD handling requirements.Experience supporting ISO 9001, ISO 13485, aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing environments.