INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

SUMMARY:

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring proper stock levels of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, and supporting production and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing waste, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining supply chain efficiency in a fast-paced consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing environment.

This position is critical for maintaining production efficiency, reducing product loss, and ensuring compliance in a highly regulated food manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory ManagementMaintain accurate, real-time inventory records in ERP/WMS systemsMonitor raw materials, WIP (work-in-process), and finished goods inventory levelsConduct daily, weekly, and periodic cycle countsInvestigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variancesTrack lot codes, expiration dates, and

FIFO/FEFO

compliance Production & Supply CoordinationCoordinate material availability with production schedulesIssue and stage materials to support manufacturing linesEnsure timely replenishment of production floor inventoryCommunicate shortages or risks to production and procurement teams Receiving & Shipping SupportVerify incoming materials against purchase orders and specificationsEnsure proper storage conditions (temperature, sanitation, segregation)Support outbound shipments and ensure inventory accuracy prior to dispatchMaintain traceability of all goods for recall readinessCompliance & QualityAdhere to food safety standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations)Ensure proper documentation and audit readinessMaintain accurate tracking and traceability recordsSupport internal and external auditsReporting & Continuous ImprovementGenerate inventory reports (shrinkage, turns, accuracy)Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve inventory controlSupport process improvements and lean initiativesCollaborate cross-functionally (production, quality, procurement, logistics)

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Associate or bachelors degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred)Minimum 3 years experience with inventory control experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or regulated environmentExperience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and reconciliationKnowledge of FIFO/FEFO, lot tracking, and expiration managementFamiliarity with food safety and regulatory requirements; strong knowledge in waste/spoilage reductionProficient analytical and problem-solving skillsDetail-oriented with high level of accuracyProficient in Excel and inventory reporting toolsExperience in temperature-controlled or perishable goods environmentLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposureForklift certification (if applicable)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT

Office environment usually quiet Occasionally required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve: Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, working around loud machinery and moving parts, Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather) Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift to 50 pounds safely; and working in refrigerated areasMay require flexible hours, including weekends or shiftsThe above is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.