Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:
Inventory Control & Materials Coordinator

Job Description

This Inventory Control & Materials Coordinator role supports a growing industrial manufacturing organization by ensuring inventory accuracy, material availability, and operational efficiency across manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will perform cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, ERP transaction management, and material tracking while partnering closely with production, materials, warehouse, shipping/receiving, and supply chain teams. This position suits someone with strong attention to detail, solid inventory control experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Execute inventory transactions, including transfers, adjustments, receipts, and material movements within ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory locations and ensure that system locations accurately match physical inventory on the floor and in the warehouse.
• Support work-in-process (WIP) tracking, inventory reconciliation, and production inventory reporting to keep production data accurate and current.
• Coordinate material staging, kitting, and line-side inventory support to ensure materials are available when needed and prevent production disruptions.
• Assist with annual physical inventory counts and support investigations into inventory variances and anomalies.
• Partner with production, warehouse, purchasing, shipping, and receiving teams to resolve inventory issues and improve material availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse organization.
• Maintain inventory databases and ensure all inventory-related system transactions are timely, accurate, and complete.
• Establish and reinforce inventory control best practices that improve material visibility, reduce errors, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools to analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights into inventory performance.
• Support transaction processing and data entry related to inventory management, shipping and receiving, warehouse inventory, and supply chain activities.
• Work within MRP and inventory management systems to support demand planning and material requirements.

Essential Skills

• 1–3+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, materials coordination, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control, including cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and inventory reconciliation.
• Experience with work-in-process (WIP) management and inventory reporting.
• Strong understanding of material flow, material handling, and location control within a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to execute and manage inventory transactions such as transfers, adjustments, receipts, and material movements.
• Experience using ERP systems or inventory management software for inventory transactions and tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and inventory-related calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for data entry accuracy.
• Ability to perform inventory auditing and support cycle count programs.
• Comfort working in both manufacturing floor and warehouse environments.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with production, warehouse, purchasing, shipping, and supply chain teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an investigative mindset for resolving discrepancies and identifying root causes.
• Solid time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Experience with JD Edwards or comparable ERP systems.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and MRP systems.
• Experience with barcode scanning systems, RF scanners, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge in inventory auditing and formal cycle count programs.
• Exposure to demand planning support and supply chain processes.
• Forklift experience or certification is preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills to int