Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control SpecialistBusch Vacuum LLC has an immediate direct-hire opportunity open for an Inventory Control Specialist at our service center in Portland, Oregon. The work hours are 7am to 3:30pm CST. The target starting pay range for this position is $25-29 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.The Inventory Control Specialist generates outbound advice and picking lists for multiple origins, coordinates delivery of picking lists to applicable departments, is responsible for inventory accuracy, cycle counts and reconciliation, and supports warehouse activities such as material handling, use of forklifts and possibly local pick up and delivery, as needed. Prior MRP experience is required, preferably SAP.Job Responsibilities:Generate outbound advice and picking lists for sales, distribution, service, and manual transfers in a sequence that prioritizes allocationsReview, manage and sort orders and picking list to distribute to warehouse personnel by type of shipmentCoordinate with Customer Service to identify orders that need corrections or clarificationGenerate and process cycle counts and research and resolve discrepancies, generate cycle count recounts as necessaryInvestigate errors/issues for root cause determinationSynchronize problem solving and maintain effective communication between departmentsWarehouse responsibilities to include coordination, along with shipping and receiving, material handling and doing local pick-up delivery, as neededAssist with implementing and maintaining 5S and Lean activities to improve flow and reduce wasteTemporarily assumes the responsibilities of the Production Control Clerk as neededRequired Experience:2+ years of inventory control or related experienceProficient in Microsoft Office, ExcelERP/WMS experience required, SAP highly preferredForklift experience or ability to get certifiedExperience driving a box truck, or comfortable learningHigh School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Associate's degree (two-year college or technical school) preferredPersonal Qualifications:Must possess strong written and oral English communication skillsMust possess a high degree of integrity, accountability, and dependabilityMust be detail oriented and have good decision-making abilityMust possess good initiative and ability to coordinate activities across departmentsJob Requirements:Ability and willingness to pass a 9-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history checkMust have a valid driver's licenseMust be willing and able to utilize all required PPEPhysical Requirements:Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbsOccasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching outward and/or above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbsAll applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protectionBenefits & Opportunities:Busch Vacuum offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Busch values promoting from within!Work Environment:Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.