Inventory Control Specialist

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Inventory Control Specialist | Monday - Friday | Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, IA

Posted: 9/14/2026

Team Number: 597

About the Job

Ruan is hiring a full-time Inventory Control Specialist on at our distribution facility in Ankeny, Iowa to monitor and maintain transaction processing and accuracy in our Warehouse Management (JDA) System. Ruan offers a full benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. Join the Ruan team and apply today! For more information, please call our Recruiting Hotline at (800) 879-7826.

Job Duties Include:

• Compile and keep records of quantity, type, and value of material, property, equipment, merchandise, or supplies.
• Conduct counts of inventory and post totals.
• Generate/update reports to track warehouse progress throughout the year.
• Verify record computations against physical count of inventory.
• Investigate, report reasons for, and correct any discrepancies found.
• Effectively communicate with customers, drivers, and other warehouse personnel.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Pay:

Earn $21.80 per hour with overtime after 40 hours.

Schedule:

Enjoy a Monday - Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 - 2 years of experience in inventory management.
• Familiarity and ability to utilize warehouse management systems (WMS), preferably SAP. Intermediate skills with Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent communication skills to communicate/respond to management, customers, suppliers, supervisors, and warehouse personnel.
• Effectively able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

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Benefits

• Earn 80 hours of vacation after one year
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Great benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan. Company matches 50 percent of your deferral (up to 6 percent) after one year of service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short and long term disability
• Benefits start in 30 days of employment
• Free virtual visits with Doctor On Demand or in-network provider
• Wellness and tuition reimbursements

Call a recruiter today at (800) 879-7826.

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