Inventory Control Specialist Job Description
Inventory control specialist
provides slotting recommendations to re-warehousing team in order to get the right parts in the right locations to improve warehouse efficiency.
Inventory Control Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform regression tests for IC related systems SAP, RBO
Works with Finance to ensure inventory and related accounts are reported accurately and in a timely manner
Reviews and processes transfers of fixed assets
Prepares and analyzes reports as necessary for all inventory functions
Maintaining acceptable and accurate inventory par levels within Meditech based on daily cycle count
Communicating with department managers and Inventory Control Team on inventory availability and issues
Assisting in the implementation and addition of new items and transitions
Documentation and support of assigned Pyxis Supply Stations
Perform regular checks on inventory movements
Contact stores regarding irregularities in stock files, exception handling and stock-take preparation
Inventory Control Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Inventory Control Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, LLNL, CPIM, CSCP, MBA, OSHA, IATA, HAZMAT, APIC
Education for Inventory Control Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the inventory control specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Education, Technical, Business, Associates, Management, General Education, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering
Skills for Inventory Control Specialist
Desired skills for inventory control specialist include:
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical items is helpful
Warehouse slotting system
EDP applications and computer capabilities helpful
Excel
Hydroponic industry
Inventory control principles and warehouse processes
Computers and related software
SAP
Desired experience for inventory control specialist includes:
Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license
Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph at a minimum
Must be able to balances team and individual responsibilities
Must be willing & ready to travel (Approximately 20% required)
Must have a current valid passport
Pass a job related physical exam
Inventory Control Specialist Examples
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Inventory Control Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of inventory control specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for inventory control specialist
- Communicate cycle count to Team Lead and Supervisor
- Work closely with other team members in Operations to resolve inventory related issues
- Must be flexibility with schedule to support company goals
- Effective managing, storing and labeling of inventory
- Responsible for identification of parts (PN, date/PO/JO) isolated in MRB
- Help prepare for and take part in, all physical inventories as scheduled by the company
- Assist with inventory maintenance reports
- Staging product for installation team along with routine replenishment of installation parts
- Ensure Magnolia warehouse space is organized and clean (via area of responsibility form)
- Ensures inventory accuracy and inventory control
Qualifications for inventory control specialist
- Must be willing to commit to 18 months of an unaccompanied overseas assignment
- CDL license is a plus
- US CAC Card is a plus
- Must be able to life 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
- Receive PO’s – Service
- Maintains all shipping and receipts logs
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Inventory Control Specialist Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for an inventory control specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for inventory control specialist
- Trend, variance, and sensitivity analysis
- Record keeping for SOP's
- Develop actions plans and strategies going forward to optimize inventory costs
- Track and verify shipments organize receivables
- Create pre-set tool kits for each machining job
- Close cooperation with purchasing, a/r and production
- Investigate symptoms and processes causing inventory issues as assigned by the task force leader
- Support Excess and Obsolete analysis on a constant basis
- Implement lean principles as they relate to inventory management
- Communicate effectively and with a sense of urgency across all departments in the plant related to inventory issues
Qualifications for inventory control specialist
- Minimum of one year of experience within an ISO/AS quality controlled environment
- Minimum of one year of data entry experience within a warehouse, inventory, or manufacturing environment
- Prior inventory control and ERP systems experience
- 1 year of inventory, warehouse or stockroom experience
- Associate degree or Bachelor degree or above in Technical or related field
- Forklift exp
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of inventory control specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for inventory control specialist
- Supervise, oversee, and plan every activity that relates to inventory control in the organization or warehouse environment
- See to proper inventory to ensure customers' demands are met in the most efficient manner obtainable
- Work directly with management to bring them up to date regarding stock inflow and outflow
- Compile inventory information and present it to management for effective decision making, which may include the need for restock, and so on
- Provide recommendations to management, to sales leaders
- Provide accurate information on inventory to customers to guide them in their choice of items to order
- Review balance of inventory and count the items in stock
- Initiate policy changes regarding inventory in the company
- Investigate hitches in the warehouse inventory system and execute necessary improvements towards better business performance, which centers on customer satisfaction
- Perform managerial functions, including retraining members of staff of the warehouse if necessary
Qualifications for inventory control specialist
- Combination of experience and or/degree associated with inventory management
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and inventory management systems
- Minimum of two years’ of experience in creating shipping and receiving documentation
- Able to manage multiple priorities, work efficiently under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines
- Ability to process statistical data and creating an action plan
- Proficient in MS Office knowledge
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of inventory control specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for inventory control specialist
- Maintaining daily work/scanning documents
- Daily work MX bases, Records and Purchasing
- Evaluate parts and discrepancies for proper locations
- Maintain an accurate file on New Aircraft, Engine and Landing Gear changes
- Maintain an accurate file on part data and vendor assignments
- Review Aircraft parts list to insure accuracy on parts positions
- Research proper manuals and documents for Aircraft effectiveness
- Monitors monthly shipments and receipts at distribution warehouse to ensure accurate accounting of all activity at month-end
- Performs physical inventories and reconciliation of warehouse inventory
- Assists in the distribution of delivery schedules
Qualifications for inventory control specialist
- Associated Degree a plus
- The ideal candidate is highly flexible, self-driven and accountable, a team player with business acumen and humor
- Should have 2-3 years previous experience in an inventory role
- Must have prior experience in order picker role
- Have a the ability to pay close attention to detail
- Computer skills – (MFG/PRO preferred)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an inventory control specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for inventory control specialist
- Adjust inventory in SAP as a result of the daily cycle count program
- Execute SAP material movements to and from 3PL's, subcontractors & outside locations
- Execute SAP drop shipment forms (DSF) transactions
- Review, evaluate, and develop enhancements to optimize the manufacturing and sourcing model for the current manufacturing facility and production lines within the facility to provide the highest level of customer service while realizing lowest landed cost
- Ensure transactions that are not recorded within the proper fiscal period are communicated to finance
- Counts stock items, and records data using computer
- Verifies inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigates discrepancies or adjust errors
- Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses
- Examines and inspects stock items for defects, reporting any damage to supervisors
- Provides assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers
Qualifications for inventory control specialist
- Ability to do heavy lifting up to 75 pounds
- 2 to 7 years of direct working experience
- Familiarity with company products is added advantage in most instances, demonstrating better understanding of the company's expectations
- Ability to perform excellently even when under work pressure, especially in times when shipment or inventory deliveries are forgotten or delayed
- Ability to relate across departments connected to the warehouse, and with other members of staff within working environment
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area