What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Air Vent?
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Work Conditions: This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery, and may require lifting to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required.
Disclaimer
The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Partner with production scheduling to review upcoming manufacturing requirements 2-3 weeks in advance
- Perform targeted cycle counts on raw materials required for upcoming production runs to ensure availability and accuracy
- Manage and execute cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods
- Maintain high inventory accuracy levels to support uninterrupted production
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis
- Reconcile inventory variances in the ERP system and implement corrective actions
- Identify trends and recommend improvements to inventory control processes
- Audit production work orders to confirm correct consumption of raw materials
- Ensure accurate reporting and confirmation of finished goods production
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to resolve discrepancies
- Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP, Oracle or similar acceptable) for inventory transactions and reporting
- Provide troubleshooting support to production personnel for SAP-related issues
- Ensure accurate and timely system updates to reflect real-time inventory status
- Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned
- 2 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with a major ERP system (SAP strongly preferred; Oracle or similar acceptable)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with cycle counting, variance analysis, and root cause investigation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to foster trusting relationships, teamwork, and cross collaboration.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to hold others accountable through effective leadership.
- Demonstrates personal accountability for results.
Work Conditions: This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery, and may require lifting to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required.
Disclaimer
The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.