Inventory Control Specialist

Position Overview: Our client in Santa Ana is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to support day-to-day inventory operations and ensure accuracy across systems and processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining optimal stock levels, improving efficiency, and partnering closely with operations and supply chain teams. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across the warehouse Perform cycle counts and physical inventory audits; investigate and resolve discrepancies Track inventory movement including receiving, transfers, and shipments Reconcile inventory data between systems and physical counts Analyze inventory trends and provide recommendations for process improvements Partner with purchasing, operations, and logistics teams to ensure product availability Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of inventory transactions Identify and implement process improvements to reduce loss and increase efficiency Support inventory system updates and data integrity Qualifications: 2+ years of inventory control, warehouse, or supply chain experience Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP a plus) Experience with ERP or inventory systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and organizational skills Preferred: Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments Familiarity with cycle counting and audit processes What Success Looks Like: High inventory accuracy and minimal discrepancies Timely resolution of inventory issues Improved processes that increase efficiency and reduce shrinkage Strong collaboration across teams Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highsprings discussions with its Client, Highsprings understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). 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Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its clients use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individuals skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.