Inventory Control Planner

Inventory Control Planner Onsite

Mission, TX, United States

As an Inventory Control Planner, you will work onsite with the Mission team.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement and uphold robust inventory processes to ensure data integrity and effectiveness.
• Prepare and deliver monthly reports on stock discrepancies, highlighting key findings and corrective actions.
• Facilitate weekly reporting and data analysis for inventory control activities.
• Execute inventory adjustments following rigorous cycle counting to maintain high accuracy levels.
• Perform variance analysis on inventory adjustments to identify, address and mitigate stock discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through comprehensive root‑cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate, auditable, and secure records—both physical and electronic—for all inventory transactions.
• Ensure precise inventory reconciliation by collaborating closely with Receiving teams.
• Partner with the Controllership team to ensure the accuracy and timely completion of all inventory adjustments.
• Support and facilitate internal and external audit processes related to inventory control.
• Lead and assist in the annual physical inventory process, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Drive and support process improvements in receiving, warehousing, and shipping to enhance inventory accuracy.
• Optimize safety stock levels, coverage profiles, and planning parameters to align manufacturing capacity with evolving customer demand.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross‑functional teams, providing real‑time updates on inventory levels, stockouts, and lead times.
• Strategically monitor and adjust production schedules to balance manufacturing capacity with customer requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of standard operating procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet the business needs.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of experience with a proven record of driving significant performance improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with SAP, Web Dyn Pro  and manufacturing reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills; critical thinker with attention to detail.
• Independent, highly motivated self‑starter.
• Continuous improvement mindset (KPI/metric focused).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), Word and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience with inventory reconciliations and variance resolution.

Location:

Mission, TX, United States.

Salary range: $41,200.00 – $66,400.00 per year.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).

Benefits include medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.