About the role
Position Summary
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring material availability to support production schedules in a fast-paced electronic contract manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, material transactions, receiving verification, stockroom organization, and material traceability. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with electronic components, ERP systems, and manufacturing inventory processes.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory Management
* Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system. * Perform daily inventory transactions including receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, and returns. * Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and transaction errors. * Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages, excess inventory, or obsolete materials. * Support inventory audits and annual physical inventory counts.
Cycle Counting & Accuracy
* Execute daily and weekly cycle count programs. * Analyze count variances and determine root causes. * Implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy. * Maintain inventory accuracy targets of 98% or greater.
Material Traceability
* Ensure proper lot code, date code, and serial number traceability requirements are maintained. * Verify material labeling and storage practices comply with company procedures and customer requirements. * Support ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ITAR, and customer-specific traceability requirements.
Receiving & Material Verification
* Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation. * Confirm quantity, part number, revision level, manufacturer, and date code accuracy. * Coordinate with Quality and Purchasing regarding discrepancies or non-conforming materials. * Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, and stored.
Production Support
* Issue materials to production work orders. * Perform material staging and kitting verification activities. * Process material returns from production and update inventory accordingly. * Support production teams with material availability inquiries and shortages.
Stockroom Organization
* Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled stockroom environment. * Ensure proper ESD handling and storage practices are followed. * Manage FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory rotation. * Monitor shelf-life controlled materials and identify items approaching expiration.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
* Generate inventory reports and KPI metrics. * Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy and material flow. * Assist in developing and maintaining inventory control procedures and work instructions. * Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
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Required Qualifications
* High School Diploma or GED required. * Minimum 2 years of inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or material management experience in a manufacturing environment. * Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Sage 100, Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar). * Strong Microsoft Excel skills. * Ability to perform mathematical calculations and inventory reconciliations. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) or PCB assembly environment. * Familiarity with electronic components, date codes, lot traceability, and moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs). * Understanding of ESD handling requirements. * Experience supporting ISO 9001, ISO 13485, aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing environments.