• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005266593

  Inventory Control Specialist

  Springfield, MO

  Description

  The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization’s inventory while working closely with the procurement team and warehouse staff to control the flow and maintain accurate records. The Inventory Control Specialist will have direct supervision over the warehouse staff.

  Responsibilities:

  -Inventory Management: Proficient understanding of inventory control procedures and computerized inventory systems.

  -Forklift Operation: Certification preferred, indicating the ability to operate a forklift truck when necessary.

  -PC Skills: Proficiency in Office Suite and ability to manage and maintain inventory systems, including facilitating upgrades.

  Analytical Skills:

  -Attention to Detail: Extremely organized with careful attention to detail, ensuring accurate records and thorough vetting of adjustments.

  -Basic Math: Ability to perform basic math calculations for inventory management and reporting.

  Leadership Skills:

  -Team Management: Successfully manage a team of material handlers, establishing KPIs and ensuring high productivity levels.

  -Communication: Excellent communication skills to develop professional relationships with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.

  Operational Skills:

  -Cycle Count Program Management: Assisting and managing a cycle count program, ensuring adjustments are thoroughly vetted.

  -Physical Inventory Audits: Assisting with periodic physical inventory audits.

  Strategic Skills:

  -Continuous Improvement: Identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities, with prior Lean/Six Sigma experience being a plus.

  -Just-in-Time Inventory: Working with purchasing to maximize the ability to stock and store just-in-time inventory.

  Physical Skills:

  -Warehouse Navigation: Ability to navigate the warehouse while moving and lifting items up to 40 pounds

  Skills

  Inventory, Document control, Inventory control, Material handling, Forklift, Data entry, Inventory management

  Qualifications

  - High school diploma or equivalent required.

  - Experience with computerized inventory systems required.

  - Supervisor experience preferred.

  - Forklift operator certification preferred.

  - Excellent communication skills, developing professional relationships with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.

  - Proficient understanding of inventory control procedures.

  - Proficient PC skills including Office Suite

  - Extremely organized, careful attention to detail and able to work with minimum supervision.

  -Ability to perform basic math calculations.

  -Able to sit for prolonged periods at a time.

  -Able to navigate the warehouse while moving and lifting top/lower stocked items up to 40 pounds.

  -Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

  -Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $60000.00/hr.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
  
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,MO.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

  About Aston Carter:

  Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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