Inventory Control Specialist

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end‑market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging.

The company employs roughly 4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

Join our fast‑growing team and play a critical role in keeping our production operations running smoothly. As our Inventory Control Specialist, you’ll own the accuracy of all inventory data—finished goods, raw materials, and everything in between. If you love problem‑solving, collaborating across teams, and improving processes, this is a chance to make a real impact.

• Ensure inventory is accurate, complete, and fully compliant with internal and external standards.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to achieve 100% quarterly cycle count completion.
• Partner daily with Production, Logistics, and other departments to resolve reporting errors, label issues, scrap, downtime, and other discrepancies.
• Review previous‑day production reports and take corrective actions to keep inventory precise and up to date.
• Manage new item setup requests and maintain active item master data in the ERP system.
• Support product structure reviews and variance analysis, helping identify the root causes of deviations.
• Assist the Finance team with inventory valuation and year‑end inventory activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for all inventory‑related questions.
• Review and update inventory SOPs annually to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide periodic backup support for logistics as needed.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret logistics data (product availability, delivery performance, transportation metrics).
• Maintain logistics databases and track product flow from order to delivery.
• Review transportation costs, delivery performance, backorders, and other fulfillment metrics.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure timely, reliable shipments.
• Respond to customer inquiries and handle special shipping arrangements when necessary.
• Monitor and correct shipping errors and ensure all services meet expected quality standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office—strong Excel skills required.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in tracking and reporting inventory.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory, demand, and cost data.
• Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in inventory management/control preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Basic understanding of injection molding (a plus).

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods on the shop floor.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally.
• Use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, keyboard, etc.).

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!