Inventory Control Specialist

Location: Carson City, NV- onsite position

SUMMARY

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency by improving process flows and driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments at the site. This role develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring processes are clearly documented and consistently followed. The Specialist role also supports end-user training, providing guidance and resources to ensure successful inventory system adoption and implementation. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, this position helps optimize system performance, strengthen user capability, and support ongoing business process improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Serve as the primary Inventory system expert, advising cross-functional departments on best practices, process design, and system utilization.

· Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance data integrity within inventory system modules

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) to gather requirements, evaluate solutions, and implement system/process enhancements.

· Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective/preventive actions for recurring inventory system or process issues.

· Design and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for plant inventory to ensure consistency and compliance.

· Organize and drive collaborative meetings and workshops to support inventory process improvement and system implementation efforts.

· Support end-user training, knowledge sharing, and change-management activities to ensure adoption of improved inventory processes.

· Monitor inventory KPIs and performance metrics to track benefits realized through process and system improvements.

· Assist in improving inventory management processes by strengthening inventory control practices, enhancing cycle count and physical count accuracy, and supporting departmental audits to minimize discrepancies and variances

· Stay current with inventory system upgrades, releases, and emerging technologies, assessing their applicability to business operations.

· Manage daily inventory operations by tracking raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; performing physical counts; reconciling discrepancies; and ensuring FIFO compliance.

· Utilize inventory system to monitor inventory movements, transactions, consumption, and to generate reports on trends, discrepancies, and production needs.

· Communicate inventory insights by reporting inventory status, shortages, and surpluses to management and key stakeholders to support production and planning decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· A degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field and applicable work experience are preferred.

· 3 years of relevant work experience in warehousing, inventory management, or logistics-related environments.

· Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

· Prior involvement in SAP implementations, upgrades, or enhancement projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

· Demonstrated background in process improvement, workflow optimization, or continuous improvement initiatives.

· Prior experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP, including supporting system improvements or training end users.

· Experience creating SOPs, training materials, or documentation for system processes.

· Proficiency in reporting, data analysis, and system troubleshooting.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing across all levels of the organization with ability to train and support end users.

· Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

· Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

· Ability to lead effective meetings, drive alignment, and ensure clear follow-through on actions and commitments.

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