Inventory Control Specialist

Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a pivotal role in developing and executing inventory accuracy policies aimed at maximizing the company’s return on investment and meeting service expectations. The role coordinates routine inventory processes, including cycle counts, inventory issuances, reconciliations, and physical inventory counts, and collaborates closely with Supply Chain Management, the Materials Team, and Business Unit Partners to analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement.

• Coordinate the generation of cycle count and physical inventory sheets and maintain the accuracy of the available inventory count.
• Prepare statistical and informational reports on material coordination and warehouse activities.
• Use Excel to understand and edit reports for daily and ad‑hoc tasks, including sorting, filtering, creating reports and charts.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, investigate discrepancies, and adjust errors.
• Verify, reconcile, and transact materials returned from manufacturing to maintain accurate inventory.
• Enter cycle counts in the ERP system.
• Utilize reel counters and scales to accurately count inventory.
• Audit receiving, shipping, material handling processes and procedures, shipments, receipts, etc.
• Assist in identifying process issues, performing root‑cause analysis, and implementing solutions.
• Support the implementation of training, procedural documentation updates, and process improvements.
• Participate in and possibly lead cross‑functional projects, process improvements, and continuous improvement events.
• Directly involved in interdepartmental activities working with Accounting, Procurement, Planning, Operations, etc., on daily and special projects.
• Cross‑train within different departments in the materials and assist Material Handlers as needed.
• Provide oversight and guidance of other team members as assigned by leadership.
• Influence others to drive operational and inventory accuracy improvements.
• Maintain inventory organization and cycle count by location, count, and status.
• Process inventory adjustments while following approval hierarchy.
• Transact material in the ERP system to match physical movement of parts.
• Use a variety of packaging and handling methods to protect materials from damage, including electrostatic discharge prevention and moisture‑sensitive parts.
• Store and organize parts while considering material handling guidance such as FIFO, locator organization, weight, etc.
• Shift from one core task to another, as directed, without difficulty.
• Provide training per on‑the‑job certifications.
• Maintain safety and 5S workplace organization standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 5 years’ experience with inventory transactions and queries in an ERP system.
• 3 years’ experience counting and reconciling inventory via cycle counts.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Basic arithmetic skills in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) to create, edit, and maintain documents.
• Proficiency in performing ERP transactions, queries, and reports.
• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work closely with others and have good communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to modify activities and direction with a dynamic business environment.
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, requiring minimal supervision.
• Able to work efficiently in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, team environment.

• 1 year experience using pallet trucks, tools, and equipment to handle and move material.
• 1 year experience using reel counters and scales to count small components.
• Experience using powered material handling equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Experience handling electronic components.
• Experience setting up MS Excel functions, including creating and editing formulas, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables.

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email A