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Inventory Control Coordinator

Company:
Smiths Detection
Location:
Edgewood, MD
Posted:
June 22, 2025
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Job Description

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.Job Description

This role is primarily responsible for reconciling the accuracy of inventory within all our warehouses and production floor in Edgewood as well as Subcontract suppliers and Off-Site storage facilities. The role will be responsible for implementing current cycle count procedures as well developing new ideas to control and optimize inventory.

Responsibilities

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

Coordinate all functions with daily cycle counting

Coordinate all functions with one off cycle count requests

With assistance from the Warehouse Supervisor coordinate all functions with yearly cycle count

Create cycle count documents and enter any changes in SAP as well as send approval documents to Finance

With direction from the Warehouse Supervisor reassign work to applicable team members participating in cycle count activities

Work with Warehouse Supervisor and other departments such as Purchasing, Planning and Quality to ensure product lines are maintained with necessary inventory

Communicate with Planning, Purchasing and Quality as needed with inventory issues, constraints, etc….

Responsible for communicating with all departments regarding cycle counts

Identity and Track root cause of inventory discrepancies.

Propose actions to reduce inventory discrepancies.

Process goods receipts for materials sent off-site

Help reconcile Accounts Payable issues regarding inaccurate receipts

Identify and Track Slow Moving and At-Risk inventory items and recommend actions to reduce them.

Communicate with Supervisor any constraints, issues, or other information associated with health and safety concerns, ability of the work cell to complete daily assignments, warehouse improvement opportunities, and quality concerns.

Other duties as assignedQualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience working in a role of checking/changing inventory levels in a fast paced environment

Additional Requirements: Must be self-motivated and have the ability to problem solve with minimal guidance. Must work well as an individual and with a team

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to perform routine cycle count responsibilities

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of the warehouse operating system within SAP

Proficient in MS Excel

Experience with a WMS system is preferred.

Ability to troubleshoot issues quickly

Ability to deal with and resolve conflict quickly and effectively

Natural curiosity and analytical skills

Background: This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required, applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation. This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: The compensation for this position ranges from $37,377 to $87,214/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant and alignment with internal and market data.) This role offers a competitive Annual Incentive Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Reward & Benefits tab on our main careers page at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail or call toll-free . This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)Company Description

SMITHS DETECTION – MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE

Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection employees and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and critical infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you. If you have not found a suitable opportunity on our careers page, we would like to ensure that we keep you up to date – please register your interest by submitting an application and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set arises.

What makes us different:

Safety Culture: the safety of our people is our first priority. We have an excellent track record in environmental health and safety, running regular trainings and providing all the necessary tools to enable our teams to perform their work with the utmost confidence.

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