Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory count and quality assurance. Primary duties include performing product counts to maintain an accurate inventory, ensuring compliance with inventory and quality processes and procedures, safely staging materials within designated areas as needed, safely operating all necessary warehouse equipment and tools, correctly utilizing an ERP system to maintain the appropriate work documents, and any other duties as assigned.Requirements:

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage inventory levels, ensuring alignment with production demands and company objectives.

Utilize the ERP System to track, monitor, and reconcile all inventory transactions, including issues, returns, back orders, and new material receipts.

Lead weekly cycle counts and physical inventory audits, resolving discrepancies and reporting findings.

Manage and optimize warehouse organization for efficient storage, ensuring labeling accuracy and easy material access.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, focusing on cost savings and process enhancements.

Operate indoor forklifts and ensure safe and proper handling of materials, training staff as needed.

Take a lead role in sampling and other specialized tasks within the department.

Prepare and present detailed inventory reports to supervisor, manager, and senior management, including analysis for improvement.

Develop and refine inventory control policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

In-depth knowledge of inventory control practices, including tools, supplies, and equipment used in personal care manufacturing.

Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), with strong data management skills.

Understanding of equipment operating principles and procedures.

Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards related to equipment operation, material handling, and storage.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and other departments.

Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to classify and manage complex inventory systems.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively communicating with all organizational levels.

Excellent time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks, ensuring efficient use of resources.

High adaptability to changing policies, procedures, and work environments.

Acute attention to detail, accuracy, and high-level organization.

Ability to analyze data, perform mathematical conversions, and produce actionable inventory reports.

Required Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or G.E.D.

Two (2) years of experience in a warehousing operation

Preferred Education and Experience

Associates degree

Ability to operate forklifts

Physical Demands

Frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

EEO Statement

Bell International Laboratories provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Full-time