Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist

Richmond, VA 23222

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Position Title: Inventory Control Specialist

Pay: $26 an hour

Reports To: Plant Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview: The Inventory Control Coordinator position is a position where the analyst is expected to visually inspect inventory daily to make sure the actual quantity on-hand is in line with the quantity listed in the system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records for internal audits and reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the annual inventory cycle count procedures are followed and reports are completed and reported in a timely manner.
• Create a nonverbal reporting method for inventory order request. (P-Cards, group email address, visual management board, etc.)
• Conduct weekly cycle counts on packaged raw materials to ensure inventory accuracy. This is especially important during peak season and counts on some raw materials may need to be completed daily.
• Visit outside warehouse locations weekly to ensure our inventory is not damaged and is stored properly.
• Ensure all documents are closed, filed and posted accurately in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update item locations, descriptions, and classifications in our operating system.
• Support item transfers, adjustments, and returns with accurate documentation and timely data entry.
• Assist in the implementation of best practices to reduce inventory inaccuracies and improve traceability.
• Required to learn specific duties and responsibilities of the Buyer/Planner role to be their backup when they are out on leave or PTO. You will be required to be proficient in all aspects of this position.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of inventory control experience specifically within a manufacturing, assembly, or industrial facility.
• Technical Skills: Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, IQMS) and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.