The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and improving inventory accuracy across warehouses or production areas. This role ensures that physical inventory aligns with ERP system records, supports cycle counting processes, investigates variances, and helps drive inventory health improvements. The specialist works closely with planning, procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure optimal stock levels and material availability.
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Key Responsibilities:
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
Investigate and resolve inventory variances; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain accurate inventory data in the ERP system, including transactions, adjustments, and transfers.
Monitor inventory levels and report potential stockouts, overstock, or obsolescence risks.
Collaborate with the warehouse and receiving teams to ensure proper labeling, bin location assignments, and FIFO practices.
Support physical inventory audits and year-end counts; prepare necessary documentation and reports.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.
Work with planners and buyers to ensure alignment between system demand and actual material availability.
Track and report inventory metrics such as accuracy %, turns, cycle count compliance, and days on hand.
Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards related to inventory handling and control.
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Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in inventory control or warehouse operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, D365, or similar).
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
Knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting, and root cause analysis.
Forklift certification may be required depending on the role.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Performance Metrics (KPIs):
Inventory Accuracy (%)
Cycle Count Completion Rate (%)
Inventory Adjustments ($ or qty)
Root Cause Resolutions Implemented
Stockout and Overages Frequency
ERP Transaction Accuracy
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Grandview, MO
Skills
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
FIFOunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
J D Edwardsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Physical Inventoryunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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