What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Freudenberg Performance Materials?
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Responsibilities
- Manage and execute cycle count programs for finished goods and raw materials, performing daily inventory counts and ensuring accurate inventory reporting.
- Maintain inventory integrity by ensuring accurate product identification, lot tracking, storage locations, and quantity records.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through system analysis, physical audits, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Partner with Purchasing, Production Planning, Finance, and Operations teams to support optimal inventory levels and accuracy.
- Verify, count, and weigh materials, convert units of measure as needed, and report inventory variances, shortages, overages, and damaged products.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing inventory control processes, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- 5 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or inventory management environment.
- Hands-on experience with inventory control, cycle counting, inventory accuracy programs, and discrepancy resolution.
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
- Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Production Planning, Finance, Operations, and other departments to support inventory accuracy and business objectives.
- APICS/ASCM certification in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.
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