Inventory Control Specialist

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTMaintain accurate inventory records and ensure effective material flow through execution of system transactions, cycle counting, reconciliation, and process improvement activities. Support plant operations by ensuring material availability, accuracy, and compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ISO requirements.Inventory Control & AccuracyExecute cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes to maintain accurate inventory recordsInvestigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical counts and system recordsEnsure all material movements (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments) are properly and timely transacted in the systemMaintain inventory accuracy in alignment with company targets and operating plansSystem & Data ManagementUtilize ERP/M2K systems to manage inventory transactions and validate material dataSupport system improvements, upgrades, and future ERP transitions (including SAP S/4HANA) as requiredSupport maintenance of inventory-related master data (locations, units of measure, item attributes)Identify and troubleshoot system-related inventory issues and escalate as neededEnsure compliance with established inventory procedures and transaction disciplineMaterial Flow & Operations SupportPartner with production, scheduling, and shipping/receiving to ensure material availability and proper flow through the plantAssist in resolving material shortages, delays, and stock imbalancesSupport implementation and adherence to standard processes for handling, storing, and moving materialsPerform hands-on material handling activities as needed to support operationsContinuous Improvement & Problem SolvingAnalyze root causes of inventory inaccuracies and implement corrective actionsRecommend and support process improvements to reduce errors, improve efficiency, and optimize inventory controlSupport plant KPI initiatives related to inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and material availabilityParticipate in continuous improvement and company betterment activitiesCompliance & SafetyComply with all safety rules, regulations, and company policiesMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentSupport internal and external audits by ensuring accurate inventory documentation and traceabilityFollow ISO standards and established procedures related to inventory control