Inventory Control Specialist

Freudenberg USA
  • Asheville, NC
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Join our team as an Inventory Control Specialist and play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting efficient warehouse operations. In this hands-on position, you will manage cycle count programs, investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of inventory data across raw materials and finished goods. The ideal candidate brings strong inventory management experience, analytical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**Responsibilities **

    • Manage and execute cycle count programs for finished goods and raw materials, performing daily inventory counts and ensuring accurate inventory reporting.

    • Maintain inventory integrity by ensuring accurate product identification, lot tracking, storage locations, and quantity records.

    • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through system analysis, physical audits, and cross-functional collaboration.

    • Partner with Purchasing, Production Planning, Finance, and Operations teams to support optimal inventory levels and accuracy.

    • Verify, count, and weigh materials, convert units of measure as needed, and report inventory variances, shortages, overages, and damaged products.

    • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing inventory control processes, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

    • 5+ years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or inventory management environment.

    • Hands-on experience with inventory control, cycle counting, inventory accuracy programs, and discrepancy resolution.

    • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking, reporting, and data analysis.

    • Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Production Planning, Finance, Operations, and other departments to support inventory accuracy and business objectives.

    • APICS/ASCM certification in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAsheville, NC

    Skills

    • APICS Certificationunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Distribution Warehousingunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procurement Planningunmatched
    • Production Planningunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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