What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Coordinator position at CST Industries, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Inventory Control Coordinator is a working lead responsible for supporting inventory accuracy and control initiatives at the DeKalb facility. This role performs cycle counts, leads difficult or complex counts, verifies count accuracy through audits, coordinates daily count activity, and provides technical support to Cycle Counters. The Coordinator completes routine discrepancy research and escalates material, recurring, control-related, or complex issues to the Inventory Control Manager. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and perform scheduled ABC, recurring monthly, spot, and special-request counts.
• Lead difficult, high-risk, or complex counts requiring additional planning, access, or verification.
• Audit and verify count results, recounts, adjustments, transaction history, and supporting documentation.
• Prioritize daily and weekly count assignments based on requirements, operational risk, spot-count requests, and Manager direction.
• Provide technical guidance, count support, and training to Cycle Counters without direct supervisory authority.
• Research routine and moderate discrepancies using D365 transaction history and physical-location review.
• Escalate significant, recurring, control-related, or complex discrepancies to the Inventory Control Manager and support follow-up investigation.
• Maintain accurate count, audit, and investigation records in D365 and other business systems.
• Support month-end, year-end, external/internal audit, and physical inventory activities.
• Recommend improvements to counting methods, transaction practices, location controls, labeling, storage, standard work, and training.
• Coordinate inventory control activity across facility workflows while supporting Manager priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct supervisory responsibility. The Coordinator provides work coordination, technical guidance, count leadership, and training support. The Inventory Control Manager retains responsibility for staffing, performance management, discipline, policy ownership, complex investigations, corrective-action approval, inventory performance accountability, escalation, and management reporting. This structure provides the Manager additional capacity to prioritize aged and excess inventory reduction activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3 years of recent inventory control, prefer manufacturing environment.
• ERP/MRP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex counts and provide technical support without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation to the Inventory Control Manager.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Regular use of dimensional equipment such as calipers, gages, and measuring equipment.
• Stand or sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare inspect place, detect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, work atop, Travers)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (position self to move)
• Talk/Hear (Communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey express oneself, exchange information)
• See (Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate assess)
• Pushing / Pulling up to 25 pounds of force.
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motion
EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
- Phone
- Copier
- Computer
- Other office equipment as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in an office within a manufacturing plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with high-traffic, heavy-machinery areas. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM–4 PM, but may vary by department. Overtime may be required. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with prior notice.