Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist supports material availability, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing delivery commitments by coordinating inventory-control processes throughout Betts Spring Manufacturing. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, conducting cycle counts and physical inventories, investigating discrepancies, and supporting replenishment planning.

The Inventory Control Specialist works collaboratively with Procurement, Production, and Quality to ensure materials are accurately received, recorded, stored, and available to meet production requirements. The position supports efficient inventory management through variance analysis, root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, Kanban processes, visual inventory controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate inventory records through ERP data entry, inventory documentation, cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory analysis in accordance with company procedures.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, monitor inventory trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Review inventory variances and recommend adjustments to the Director of Supply Chain in accordance with established approval procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Procurement and Production to evaluate replenishment points, safety-stock requirements, and material availability based on production schedules.
• Support Kanban processes, visual inventory controls, and lean inventory management practices to improve material flow and organization.
• Monitor and maintain proper inventory packaging, labeling, bin locations, staging, racking, storage, stacking, and safe warehouse practices.
• Follow up on incoming Quality Control results and records to support accurate and timely inventory processing.
• Communicate supplier-related inventory and quality concerns, including lot sizing, packaging, labeling, and material discrepancies, to appropriate buyers.
• Monitor procurement-controlled, non-inventory production supplies and report replenishment needs to buyers.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production, and Quality to resolve inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and operational concerns.
• Identify and elevate significant inventory discrepancies, safety concerns, and material shortages to appropriate management.
• Train, guide, and monitor employees performing cycle counts and inventory-control activities across departments, providing relevant feedback to the Director of Supply Chain.
• Support applicable quality and environmental management system requirements, including controlled documentation and compliance with established procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement through evaluation of inventory-control methods, replenishment practices, corrective actions, and operational processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inventory reports, records, correspondence, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Follow established workplace safety procedures, including safe material handling and use of required personal protective equipment.
• Represent Betts Company professionally in interactions with employees, managers, suppliers, and external contacts.
• Demonstrate The Betts Way core values:
  Respect Everyone, Aim for Excellence, Share Your Passion, Work Smart, Take Care, Communicate, and Act Ethically.
• Understand how inventory accuracy, materials availability, and effective inventory controls contribute to company performance metrics, manufacturing efficiency, and customer delivery commitments.
• Assist…