Senior Inventory Control Specialist – 1st Shift

About the Opportunity:
• Job Title: Senior Inventory Control Specialist
• Pay Rate Range: $49,000.00-$65,000.00/salary
• Location: Maple Lake, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM
• Position Type: Direct Hire

Requirements and Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliations using ERP/WMS software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Preferred: Manufacturing experience, BOM knowledge, intermediate Excel skills, continuous improvement experience.
• Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in warehouse, manufacturing, and office environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, through daily cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy investigation and continuous improvement.
• This role supports rotational molding manufacturing and warehouse operations to identify root causes, retrain team members and strengthen inventory processes.
• This role is split between daily cycle counts and investigation using the ERP system to analyze transactions and completing reconciliations.
• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Process inventory transactions, adjustments, transfers, and corrections.
• Research inventory discrepancies and determine root causes.
• Analyze recurring inventory issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Document findings and communicate results with leadership.
• Help train employees on proper inventory procedures and transaction accuracy.
• Support updates to standard work and inventory procedures.
• Inventory discrepancies are investigated quickly and accurately.
• Cycle counts are completed on schedule.
• Root causes are identified, not just symptoms.
• Inventory accuracy KPI improves over time.
• Repeat inventory issues are reduced through process improvements.
• Departments receive timely, constructive communication regarding inventory findings.

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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
*Short Term Disability
*Long Term Disability

AAP/EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.