Inventory Control Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Manage inventory tracking systems to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels.
• Evaluates deliveries, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory control expectations.
• Analyze daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.
• Communicates with inventory employees to meet business goals and address personnel issues.
• Develop business relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Propose strategies to reduce costs and improve supply chain logistics procedures.
• Monitors demand and analyze data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
• Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency, and personnel issues to upper management.
• Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications/Skills

• Leadership and management
• Verbal and written communication
• Organizational and logistics skills
• Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Interpersonal ability

Team-oriented

Proactive critical thinking

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management, or similar
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies

Experience conducting tracking and data analysis

Product and inventory management certification