Inventory Controller

Inventory Management Specialist

Oversees a company's stock levels, tracking incoming and outgoing goods to maximize supply chain efficiency, prevent product shortages, and minimize shrinkage. They are the critical link between procurement, warehousing, and sales departments.

Core Responsibilities

• Inventory Tracking: Maintain accurate, real-time stock records across Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Cycle Counting: Design and execute routine physical counts of warehouse inventory to audit stock accuracy.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate variances and reconcile discrepancies between recorded stock and actual physical counts.
• Procurement & Restocking: Monitor reorder points and assist in expediting materials or creating restock requests to meet demand.
• Quality Assurance: Process returns, identify defective or damaged goods, and quarantine obsolete or expired items.
• Reporting: Generate inventory reports on stock turnover rates, shrinkage, and warehouse efficiency to inform upper management.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• System Proficiency: Strong command of inventory tracking software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder) and Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and forecast inventory needs based on lead times and demand patterns.
• Organization & Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate data entry and physical organization of warehouse space.
• Communication: Excellent cross-departmental communication to collaborate smoothly with production, procurement, and customer service teams.

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business is often preferred for managerial roles.
• Experience: Typically requires 1 to 3+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics experience. Industry certifications such as CSCP or CPIM through ASCM can provide a competitive edge.