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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Schedule: M-TH, 9:00AM - 7:30PM
The Inventory Control & Planning Coordinator supports inventory accuracy and daily production readiness. The position leads routine cycle count execution, investigates inventory discrepancies, and performs defined planning-support activities such as running planner workbenches, firming approved jobs, preparing job packets, and releasing work to the shop floor. This is a hands-on role that connects accurate inventory, disciplined ERP transactions, and timely shop-floor execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Inventory Control
- Complete daily ERP-generated cycle counts for raw material, work-in-process, purchased components, and finished goods.
- Verify stock locations, perform physical counts, record results, and process approved cycle count transactions in the ERP system.
- Review variance reports, recount items above established thresholds, and escalate discrepancies for approval.
- Investigate inventory variances, identify likely root causes, and support corrective actions that improve inventory accuracy.
- Locate missing or misplaced inventory, correct location issues through approved processes, and help maintain accurate bin and stock locations.
- Support physical inventory activities, inventory audits, obsolete-material reviews, and inventory-accuracy reporting.
Planning and Scheduling Support
- Run assigned planner workbenches and review system messages, exceptions, shortages, and due-date requirements.
- Firm planned jobs and release work only within established rules, priorities, and approval limits.
- Print, assemble, and stuff job packets; verify required travelers, drawings, material lists, and supporting documents are complete.
- Deliver released job packets to the appropriate shop-floor areas and communicate priority or documentation issues to Planning and Operations.
- Review dispatch lists and assist with routine updates, job-status follow-up, shortage identification, and schedule maintenance.
- Perform ERP data entry and routine planning administration, including maintaining notes, reports, and supporting records.
- Escalate capacity conflicts, material shortages, engineering/documentation issues, or schedule exceptions rather than making unsupported priority changes.
Operational Support
- Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Accounting, Engineering, and Material Handling to resolve routine execution issues.
- Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely when locating, counting, or moving inventory.
- Maintain an organized work area and follow all safety, quality, and ERP transaction procedures.
- Provide recommendations for process improvement and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in manufacturing, material handling, inventory control, production support, or a related environment.
- Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, units of measure, and accurate part counting.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn ERP workbenches, reports, and transaction processes.
- Ability to read part numbers, job documentation, bills of material, and basic production information.
- Ability to safely operate or become qualified to operate a forklift and RF scanning equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, production control, or job packet preparation.
- Experience working in a manufacturing ERP system; Syteline / Infor CSI experience is a plus.
- Understanding of raw material, work-in-process, finished goods, backflushing, inventory locations, and bills of material.
- Forklift experience and familiarity with a high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
- Safety orientation
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Attendance and reliability
- Comfort using ERP systems and standard computer tools
- Problem solving and root-cause thinking
- Organization and follow-through
- Clear communication and appropriate escalation
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Frequent standing and walking throughout production, warehouse, and outdoor storage areas; regular bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
- Exposure to plant noise, temperature variation, fumes, sparks, cleaning solvents, forklifts, cranes, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Requires use of applicable personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety footwear, and hearing protection.
- Requires computer keyboard and mouse use, handheld RF device use, close and distance vision, and clear verbal and written communication.
- Role is four 10-hour split shift to accommodate evening planners runs, supporting job release in a timely manner after most orders have been entered for the day.
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WHY CON FORMS?
Benefits (Effective 1st Day of Month Following Hire Date)
- Health, Dental & Vision Options
- HSA, FSA & DCSA Options
- Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- In-house Care Coach
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telehealth Program (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- 401K & Generous Company Match Program
Employee Programs
- Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses
- Costco Membership Discount
- Employee Apparel
- Employee Events ("Hot Dog Days", Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)
Work Life Balance
- Paid Time Off
- Expanded Personal/Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
Career Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Youth & State Apprentice Programs