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Patrick Metals
Inventory Control Specialist
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What they do
An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$42,024 / year median in Indiana
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Inventory Control Specialist Patrick Metals - 3.0 Mishawaka, IN Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $60,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree SAP ERP Factory experience
Supply Chain Management Full Job Description General Summary:
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient inventory management within a manufacturing/plant environment. This role supports production by maintaining optimal raw material, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels. The Inventory Planner works closely with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to prevent shortages, reduce excess inventory, and keep operations running smoothly.Responsibilities:
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production schedules
- Analyze production plans, forecasts, and historical usage to determine material requirements
- Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accuracy within ERP systems
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, including cycle count and audit variances
- Track slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and recommend corrective actions
- Partner with production and operations teams to adjust inventory based on changing demand or production needs
- Support scheduling and planning efforts to align material availability with production timelines
- Generate and review inventory reports (stock levels, shortages, usage trends, and turnover)
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and inventory control procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in inventory planning, production planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and production workflows
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- And whatever else may be required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree experience in Operations, Business, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in inventory planning, production planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and production workflows
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Key Skills:
- Inventory control and material planning
- Demand forecasting and production support
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Cross-functional communication
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced plant environment
Work Environment:
- Combination of office and plant floor setting
- Regular interaction with production, warehouse, and purchasing teams
- May require flexibility in hours to support production schedules
Success Metrics:
- Material availability to meet production schedules
- Reduction in stockouts and production downtime
- Improved inventory accuracy and cycle count performance
- Reduction in excess and obsolete inventory
- Inventory turnover and cost control improvements