Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist

San Rafael, CA – Only candidates currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area will be considered
On-site | Full-time | Standard business hours with occasional flexibility as needed
Salary: $75,000–$85,000

Summary

We are seeking an Inventory Control Specialist responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring physical inventory aligns with the ERP system (NetSuite).

This role will help improve inventory accuracy, reduce discrepancies, strengthen processes, and support Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance teams through cycle counts, audits, reporting, and system improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoys solving inventory challenges in a hands-on environment. Experience in a retail, manufacturing, warehouse, or supply chain environment is preferred.

What you will be doing

• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits for finished goods, raw materials, and warehouse locations
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain and update inventory records in NetSuite, including item data, BOMs, and transactions
• Monitor inventory movement across warehouse, 3PL, and co-manufacturing partners to ensure accuracy
• Track obsolete, expired, damaged, or rejected inventory and support disposition activities
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Accounting, and Sales teams to resolve inventory issues
• Support FIFO compliance, inventory aging reports, and inventory accuracy metrics
• Review inbound/outbound shipments to identify and correct inventory errors
• Train warehouse teams on inventory procedures, SOPs, and best practices
• Assist with month-end reporting, annual physical inventory counts, audits, and ERP/WMS process improvements

What you bring

• 3–5+ years of inventory control experience in manufacturing, warehouse, retail, or supply chain environments
• Strong experience with cycle counts, reconciliation, and inventory variance resolution
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and inventory processes
• Strong Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and inventory tracking
• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive process improvements
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including Warehouse, Operations, Quality, and Accounting
• Understanding of FIFO, inventory accuracy, shrink, and material movement principles
• Experience supporting SOP development and team training is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus but not required

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

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Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.

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