Inventory Control Specialist

This exciting role will ensure efficient and accurate inventory management throughout the organization. This person will lead a team and oversee all inventory control processes, ensure compliance with company guidelines, and make valuable suggestions for process improvement. The company is headquartered in the Burlington, WA area. It is a leading designer and manufacturer of solar cells and PV Modules for the renewable energy industry. If you are an individual who loves inventory control and wants to make a difference in the renewable energy industry, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the team works towards achieving the objectives related to inventory control management and make suggestions for improvement to the management
• Train staff in all inventory control processes according to manual and update processes as required
• Monitor all procurement requests of facilities, ensure accuracy in all inbound inventory, and maintain records
• Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines
• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct number of items are in stock
• Investigate, identify, and reconcile the cycle count discrepancies, (for shortages as well as overages)
• Review documentation and monitor product codes to search for discrepancies and troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records
• Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures to maximize efficiency and cut operations costs
• Respond to sales inquiries and purchase orders
• Collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities and process orders for shipment
• Review operations schedules and production requirements to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Track rates of accuracy, purchase, return, and defective items to inform quality control decisions
• Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports and review reports monthly with management
• Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed
• Work in tandem with various departments and maintain a flexible attitude supporting all the work that helps in achieving organizational goals
• Process inventory movements
• Maintain BOM inventory consumption

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Forklift knowledge and experience
• Proven experience in inventory management
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience working within a warehousing industry is preferred
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Flexibility in work hours/schedule
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP) is preferred

Salary Range:

• $21-25/hr depending on experience.

**This position sits in Burlington, WA