Inventory Control Specialist

ALTEN

$95K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in inventory management or logistics
  • Proficiency in inventory management systems
  • Understanding of shipping and logistics processes
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Physical ability to lift and move materials, forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections and quality checks on incoming materials
  • Document defects and coordinate with suppliers for quality issues
  • Maintain accurate inspection records and reports as needed
  • Monitor inventory levels and ensure cleanliness of storage areas
  • Oversee outbound logistics and shipment processes
  • Assist procurement activities for facility teams
  • Generate material usage reports and organize inventory documentation

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Potential for career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES for Inventory Control Specialist:

Receiving / Quality Control
  • Perform detailed visual inspections of incoming materials/products
  • Verify products meet quality standards and specifications (if needed for the item and called for - GD&T)
  • Document any defects or quality issues / check for shipping damage
  • Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality concerns
  • Process return authorizations when needed
  • Maintain inspection records and reports (only if we start getting regular items, but this might not be needed)
  • Ensure proper documentation is included and verify quantities against purchase orders
  • Facilitate incoming package processes from inspection, order reconciliation, supplier remediation, and alerting recipients
  • Verify incoming items against purchase orders and close open orders in the main procurement system
  • Maintain inspection records

Inventory Management
  • Verify order accuracy before shipping
  • Package items according to specifications
  • Select appropriate shipping methods and carriers
  • Monitor stock levels and movement (if needed for maintaining stock - might be more of a facility thing)
  • Follow all safety protocols and procedures
  • Maintain a clean and organized inventory space
  • Monitor and define MRO inventory levels to ensure teams have material readily available
  • Generate reports on material use and material flow through the facility
  • Create SOPs, documentation, and organize materials to ensure proper inventory hygiene

Logistics Coordination
  • Oversee outbound logistics operations in coordination with organizational projects
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams over a wide variety of projects involving outbound and indirect shipments
  • Facilitate the packaging, validation, and shipment of outbound packages

Procurement
  • Assist in day-to-day purchasing for various facility teams
  • Track high-impact orders to ensure order discoverability
  • Onboard new suppliers as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization and time management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Knowledge of inventory management systems
  • Understanding of shipping/logistics processes
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Communication skills
  • Physical ability to lift and move materials
  • Forklift certification (or willing to get it)
  • Basic math skills
  • GD&T


Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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