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Inventory Control Specialist

Job in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, 52601, USA
Listing for: Mackinnon & Partners
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26130 - 30252 USD Yearly USD 26130.00 30252.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This range is provided by Mackinnon & Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

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Summary of Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate inventory management throughout the organization. You will be responsible for overseeing inventory control processes, ensuring compliance with company guidelines, and making valuable suggestions for process improvement. Your expertise in inventory management and supply chain operations will be essential in maintaining optimal stock levels and resolving discrepancies. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 6am to 4pm.

Qualifications


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure the team works towards achieving the objectives related to inventory control management and make suggestions for improvement to the management.
  • Train employees and staff in all inventory control processes according to manual and update processes if required
  • Monitor all procurement requests of facilities and ensure accuracy in all inbound inventory and maintain records for same
  • Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines.
  • Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct number of items are in stock.
  • To investigate, identify and reconcile the cycle count discrepancies, i.e., shortages as well as overages.
  • Review documentation and monitor product codes to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records.
  • Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures to maximize efficiency and cut operations costs.
  • Respond to sales inquiries and purchase orders; collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities; process orders for shipment.
  • Review operations schedules and production requirement to ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions.
  • Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports; review reports monthly, or as needed, with management.
  • Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed.
  • Work in tandem with various departments and maintain a flexible attitude supporting all the work that helps in achieving organizational goals.
  • Process inventory movements
  • Maintain BOM inventory consumption.


Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
  • An analytical mind with strong math skills
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Reliable and trustworthy


Education and/or Experience

Required

  • High School Diploma
  • Forklift knowledge and experience
  • Proven experience in inventory management
  • Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Post secondary education (2 or 4 yr. degree in Supply Chain or Business/Operations)
  • Experience with in the warehousing industry
  • Supervisory experience
  • Ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Flexibility in work hours/schedule
  • Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
Seniority level
  • Seniority level Associate
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Distribution, Supply Chain, and Management
  • Industries Warehousing and Storage and Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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